The Next Gen ATP Finals kicked off in Jeddah on December 18, 2024, showcasing some of the most promising young tennis talents under the age of 20. The tournament, held at King Abdullah Sports City, promises thrilling matches and a glimpse into the future of men’s tennis.
Joao Fonseca vs. Arthur Fils: In a gripping encounter, Joao Fonseca defeated Arthur Fils in a five-set thriller, with scores of 3-4 (9), 4-2, 4-1, 1-4, 4-1. Fonseca, the youngest player in the field at 18, showed remarkable resilience and composure, especially in the deciding set.
Learner Tien vs. Jakub Mensik: Learner Tien edged out Jakub Mensik in another closely contested match, winning 4-3 (5), 4-3 (5), 2-4, 2-4, 4-3 (5). Tien’s ability to save multiple match points and his powerful baseline game were key to his victory.
Alex Michelsen vs. Nishesh Basavareddy: Alex Michelsen triumphed over Nishesh Basavareddy with scores of 2-4, 4-3 (5), 4-3 (5), 4-2. Michelsen’s aggressive play and consistent serving helped him secure the win.
Luca Van Assche vs. Juncheng Shang: Luca Van Assche won a hard-fought battle against Juncheng Shang, finishing with scores of 4-3 (5), 2-4, 4-1, 4-3 (5). Van Assche’s ability to come back from a set down and his strong net play were crucial in his victory.
The tournament continues with round-robin matches, and the excitement is just beginning. Fans can look forward to more thrilling matches and the emergence of future tennis stars. The Next Gen ATP Finals is not only a showcase of talent but also a celebration of the sport’s bright future.
Joao Fonseca in 2024
Ranked no.145, Fonseca played his last match on the 18th of December when he beat world no.20 Arthur Fils 3-4(9) 4-2 4-1 1-4 4-1
in the round robin in the Next Gen ATP Finals (draw).At the moment, during this season Fonseca has achieved a composed 33-23 record. This year, the Brazilian conquered 1 tournament in the Lexington Challenger. Joao reached the final in the Asuncion Challenger.
Arthur Fils in 2024
Ranked no.20 (career-high), the French player played his last match on the 18th of December when he surrendered to world no.145 Joao Fonseca 3-4(9) 4-2 4-1 1-4 4-1 in the round robin in the Next Gen ATP Finals (draw).
Currently, during this season the French player has managed to achieve an overall 41-27 record. The French player clinched 3 titles in 2024 in the Bordeaux Challenger, Hamburg and Tokyo.
Joao Fonseca and Arthur Fils squared off only 2 times. The head to head is 2-0 for Fonseca.