Justin Engel made history at the ATP 250 event in Almaty by recording his first-ever ATP Tour win against Coleman Wong. The 17-year-old German, who turned 17 just two weeks prior, defeated the 20-year-old Hong Kong player with a score of 7-5, 6-4 in an hour and 34 minutes. This victory marks Engel as the first player born in 2007 or later to win an ATP match, and the youngest player to achieve this since Carlos Alcaraz in 2020.
Engel’s remarkable progress this year includes winning four Futures titles and reaching his first Challenger quarter-final before his ATP triumph. His performance in Almaty showcased his composure and ability to convert crucial points, ultimately securing his place in the second round.
This milestone win has set high expectations for Engel’s future career, and fans are eager to see how he will continue to develop and perform on the ATP Tour.
Engel in Almaty, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently the world no.
458 (career-high), the German achieved a compiled 36-14 win-loss record in 2024. The German is currently having a run in Almaty where he defeated the world no.133 Chak Lam Coleman Wong 7-5 6-4.Justin Engel will face the world no.31 Francisco Cerundolo in the 2nd round. They have never played each other up to now in top events.
Engel clinched 4 titles in 2024 Villach, Uslar, Trier and Cap d’Agde.