In Turin, Jannik Sinner is like a politician on the campaign trail, barely able to speak for the roars of his fans

A final verdict in the doping case involving top-ranked Jannik Sinner likely won’t come until early next year.

Imperious home favourite and world number one Jannik Sinner outclassed Norway's Casper Ruud to set up an ATP Finals title decider against Taylor Fritz.

You can watch coverage of this week's ATP finals on the Tennis Channel. Two group matches will be played each day, with the semi-finals then taking place on Saturday, Nov. 16 and the finals on Sunday,

There "could have been better communication" in explaining the rules involved in Jannik Sinner's doping case, but no double standard was applied, ATP Tour chairman Andrea Gaudenzi acknowledged.

Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for an anabolic agent in March, but avoided a ban after an independent tribunal accepted his defence.