The ATP Finals have seen a number of the biggest stars in tennis practicing together ahead of the year-end tournament.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s practice session made headlines as the two rivals played out a set and a tie-break in Turin.
The top eight players, as well as alternates Alexander Bublik and Casper Ruud, have shared the court ahead of the final ATP tournament of the year.
The likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton have also been practicing with World No. 465 Pedro Vives ahead of the tournament.
Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton practice with Pedro Vives at the ATP Finals
Despite being ranked outside the top 400, 24-year-old Spaniard Pedro Vives has been hitting with some of the best players in the world.
The Mallorcan star earned the right after receiving an ATP award for his outstanding university career at Texas Christian University.
The American college is an illustrious tennis institution and has helped produce the likes of Cameron Norrie and Jacob Fearnley.
The Spaniard has been practicing with his compatriot Alcaraz and Shelton ahead of their campaigns at the tournament.
The star has also been hitting with Taylor Fritz and Bublik at the event, which should no doubt help the rising player improve on the ATP Tour.
Vives has been a highly regarded prospect in tennis since graduating from the Rafael Nadal Academy. He won his first ATP points at the age of 16.
Why Pedro Vives could have an impressive 2026
Brushing shoulders with some of the greats in the game will do Vives the world of good, but he’s already impressed on the ITF circuit this term.
The 24-year-old has won two ITF tournaments this season and reached a further four finals at the same level.
The American tennis system usually does an excellent job in preparing players for Tour life and that could be the case for Vives.
After Nadal’s mentorship, and practice with Alcaraz, the Spaniard could be a dark horse heading into the 2026 season.
