Alcaraz returns with platinum blonde hair, heading towards the Paris Masters and ATP Finals.

Carlos Alcaraz returned to Murcia (Spain) to prepare for the final major tournaments of the year, recreating the platinum blonde hair that caused a sensation after his second US Open victory in September. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic is racing against time to recover in time for the ATP 250 tournament in Athens in early November, while Jannik Sinner faced criticism for his decision not to participate in the Davis Cup Finals. In heavyweight boxing, Tim Bradley predicted Joseph Parker would knock out Fabio Wardley in a maximum of four or five rounds.

Alcaraz and his image makeover ahead of the Paris Masters and ATP Finals.

Alcaraz's platinum blonde hair had faded to gray during the Laver Cup. Upon returning home, the Spanish player visited barber Victor Martinez for a makeover, and soon after appeared on the training court with young American talent Darwin Blanch sporting a dazzling platinum blonde look. Martinez described it on Instagram: "Super Saiyan evolving once again."

The image refresh is happening in parallel with the professional preparation for the Paris Masters and the ATP Finals in Turin – two milestones that conclude the year's competition at the highest level. After the peak of the US Open for the second time, maintaining the feel for the game and freshness is crucial during the hectic schedule at the end of the season.

Highlights

• Location: Murcia (Spain).
• Status: Platinum blonde hair is back after fading at the Laver Cup.
• Training partner: Darwin Blanch.
• The ultimate goal: Paris Masters and ATP Finals.

Djokovic races to recover, aiming for the ATP 250 Athens tournament.

According to Djordje Djokovic – his younger brother and tournament director – Novak Djokovic is doing everything he can to return to competition in Athens in early November. The organizers' optimism suggests the 24-time Grand Slam champion is aiming to test his fitness in a formal competition environment before the end of the season.

In the final stages of the year for men's tennis, Djokovic's presence in Athens, if it goes according to plan, would be a crucial highlight, setting the pace for competition before the peak of the tournament system in November.

Sinner withdraws from Davis Cup Finals, accepting all criticism.

Jannik Sinner has confirmed he will not be participating in the Davis Cup Finals with the Italian team later this year. The Italian player said: “I accept all the criticism. I’ve spoken a lot about this and don’t want to add anything more.” This decision allows Sinner to manage his playing time and recover in the final stages of the season, but it will certainly spark debate in his home country.

Heavyweight boxing: Bold prediction for Parker to fight Wardley

Former world champion Tim Bradley has offered a strong assessment of the Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley fight at the O2 Arena in London this weekend. Bradley asserted that only “one round is needed to analyze” and predicted Wardley would be knocked out, within a maximum of four or five rounds, by Parker’s right hand or combination.

Summary of end-of-season highlights

The sporting landscape at the end of October reflects the meticulous physical and mental preparation of top tennis players for the final stretch of the season, along with exciting predictions in the heavyweight boxing ring. Personnel decisions and fitness levels at this point will shape the dynamics of the remaining tournaments before the season concludes.