The Next Gen ATP Finals 2024 is set to take place from December 18 to 22 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This prestigious tournament, which features the top eight tennis players aged 21 and under, has announced a tournament-record $2.05 million in prize money.
Participation Fee: Each player will receive a participation fee of $150,000.
Round-Robin Match Win: Players will earn $36,660 for each win in the round-robin stage.
Semi-Final Win: A victory in the semi-finals will be rewarded with $113,500.
Final Win: The winner of the final match will receive $153,000.
Undefeated Champion: If a player manages to win the tournament without losing a match, they will earn a whopping $526,480.
The tournament will feature some of the most promising young talents in tennis, including Arthur Fils, Alex Michelsen, Jakub Mensik, Shang Juncheng, João Fonseca, Learner Tien, and Nishesh Basavareddy. Each of these players will have the opportunity to not only showcase their skills but also compete for a substantial prize.
While the Next Gen ATP Finals does not offer ATP ranking points, it serves as an excellent platform for young players to gain valuable experience and exposure. Past winners of this tournament include notable names like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who have gone on to achieve great success in their professional careers.
The 2024 edition promises to be an exciting event, with substantial prize money on offer and a chance for these young athletes to make a name for themselves on the international stage.
Arthur Fils in 2024
Now the world no.
20 (career-high), Fils played his last match on the 31st of October when he was overcome by world no.2 Alexander Zverev 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the 3rd round in Paris (draw).During this season Fils owns a compiled 41-26 win-loss record. The French player has won 3 titles in 2024 in the Bordeaux Challenger, Hamburg and Tokyo.
Alex Michelsen in 2024
Ranked no.41 (career-high), Michelsen played his last match on the 8th of November when he capitulated to world no.75 Benjamin Bonzi 4-6 6-0 7-5 in the semifinal in Metz (draw).
Currently, during this year Alex has managed to achieve a 42-33 record. Alex Michelsen’s most significant performance of the current season was reaching the final in Newport and Salem.
Arthur Fils and Alex Michelsen have never squared off.
Jakub Mensik in 2024
Ranked world no.48 (career-high), Jakub played his last match on the 27th of October when he had to retire when playing against world no.70 Corentin Moutet in the qualifications and the scoreline was 7-6(3) .
Until now, during this year Jakub has a 41-24 match record. Jakub Mensik’s most significant accomplishment of this year was getting to the final in the Canberra Challenger and Doha.