The ticket for the ATP Next Gen Finals 2024 must have been highly contested considering that until this Friday, November 29th, we did not have the official list of participants who will be there from December 18th to 22nd in Jeddah. Joao Fonseca secured that eighth spot a few hours ago, allowing us to show you the complete picture of what we will find there next month. We almost missed out on having a Spanish presence, although the draw promises a very high level, and the uncertainty of who will emerge as the champion of a tournament that usually brings good luck for the upcoming seasons. Let's dive into the analysis of the eight participants.
ARTHUR FILS
- Profile: Bondoufle, France, 2004 [20 years old]
- Ranking: #20
- Win-Loss Record: 41-26
- Titles: CH 175 Bordeaux, ATP 500 Hamburg, ATP 500 Tokyo
- Assessment: Being the only top 20 player in the draw doesn't guarantee he'll be the favorite, but it wouldn't be a surprise. The Frenchman arrives at this event after a spectacular season, clinching two ATP 500 titles and proving he is ready to break into the top 10, or at least get very close. We'll see to what extent this challenge can motivate a man who was already in Jeddah last December, reaching the final and falling to Hamad Medjedovic. Will he want to avenge that defeat?
ALEX MICHELSEN
- Profile: California, United States, 2004 [20 years old]
- Ranking: #42
- Win-Loss Record: 42-33
- Titles: -
- Assessment: Another player well-established within the top 100, although this year he dared to break into the top 50. While he's still chasing his first ATP title, having lost three finals, his talent at the age of 20 is unquestionable. Like Fils, he also took part in the 2023 edition, where his experience was not as positive: losing all three group stage matches. Let's see if he has better luck this time around.
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