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Video - The Best Shots of Learner Tien at the 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals

23/12/2025 15:21 - Adrien Guyot

The American prodigy had a dream week in Riyadh: after a shaky start, he strung together four brilliant victories to clinch the title and conclude a promising 2025 season.

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Video - The Best Shots of Learner Tien at the 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals

"I am playing my best tennis right now," notes Budkov Kjaer

20/12/2025 10:12 - Adrien Guyot

The young Norwegian Nicolai Budkov Kjaer impresses in Jeddah: two wins, one inconsequential loss, and unwavering determination before facing the Belgian Alexander Blockx.

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Tien discusses his progress: "I didn't let the tough moments get me down"

20/12/2025 07:28 - Adrien Guyot

From Metz to Beijing, Learner Tien experienced a sparkling end to the season. Now in the semifinals of the Next Gen ATP Finals, the young American explains how confidence and resilience have shaped hi...

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Next Gen ATP Finals: Blockx and Basavareddy qualify for the semifinals

19/12/2025 14:36 - Adrien Guyot

Three matches, three victories: Belgian Alexander Blockx impresses with his consistency and composure. Alongside him, American Nishesh Basavareddy, guided by Gilles Cervara, wins with authority and jo...

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Next Gen ATP Finals: Blockx and Basavareddy qualify for the semifinals

Next Gen ATP Finals: the schedule for the second day of competition

18/12/2025 08:10 - Adrien Guyot

The rising stars of world tennis meet in Jeddah for a decisive day. All want to make a strong impact: some to get closer to the final four, others to bounce back.

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Next Gen ATP Finals: the schedule for the second day of competition

Next Gen ATP Finals: Budkov Kjaer secures his spot in Saudi Arabia

29/11/2025 08:45 - Adrien Guyot

The Next Gen ATP Finals organization continues to announce the players qualified for the 2025 edition in Jeddah. Nicolai Budkov Kjaer is the sixth player confirmed to participate in the December tourn...

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Next Gen ATP Finals: Budkov Kjaer secures his spot in Saudi Arabia

Game Over in Jeddah: The Next Gen Finals Already Leaves Saudi Arabia

07/11/2025 17:16 - Jules Hypolite

After only three editions, Saudi Arabia will no longer host the Next Gen Finals. The ATP is already looking for a new destination for 2026, marking the premature end of a partnership that was supposed...

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Game Over in Jeddah: The Next Gen Finals Already Leaves Saudi Arabia

After his defeat in Paris, Fonseca says stop: the Brazilian prodigy ends his incredible 2025 season

30/10/2025 18:11 - Jules Hypolite

At just 19 years old, Joao Fonseca conquered the tennis world in 2025. But after a defeat in Paris and back discomfort, the Brazilian prefers to play it safe and focus on next season. Beaten yesterda...

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After his defeat in Paris, Fonseca says stop: the Brazilian prodigy ends his incredible 2025 season

Fonseca refuses to be compared to the big names: "I want to write my own story, to be João".

24/12/2024 09:04 - Adrien Guyot

João Fonseca is the big winner of the Next Gen ATP Finals 2024. The Brazilian impressed with a faultless performance in Jeddah. He won all three of his matches in the group stages, before overcoming ...

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Fonseca refuses to be compared to the big names:

Fonseca: "I'm not sure how I did it".

23/12/2024 17:56 - Elio Valotto

Joao Fonseca is the new master of the Next Gen Finals. Winner of all his matches (pool and finals), the Brazilian nugget strung together victories over Arthur Fils (3-4, 4-2, 4-1, 1-4, 4-1), Learner T...

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Video - João Fonseca's best points at the Next Gen ATP Finals

23/12/2024 14:52 - Adrien Guyot

João Fonseca sent a strong message to the ATP circuit. The 18-year-old Brazilian, seeded 8 at the Next Gen ATP Finals, put in a faultless performance in Jeddah to win the tournament and add his name ...

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Video - João Fonseca's best points at the Next Gen ATP Finals

Fonseca after winning the Next Gen ATP Finals: "It's crazy to see how much I've progressed physically and mentally".

23/12/2024 07:19 - Adrien Guyot

João Fonseca rounded off his perfect week in Jeddah with a win. In the final of the Next Gen ATP Finals, the Brazilian beat Learner Tien despite losing the first set and became the second youngest pl...

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Fonseca after winning the Next Gen ATP Finals:

Fonseca on Masters Next Gen prize money: "Luckily my parents are going to help me with this".

22/12/2024 20:38 - Jules Hypolite

Joao Fonseca won the Masters Next Gen on Sunday after five days of competition in which he dominated his peers and remained unbeaten. Thanks to this title and his victories during the group phase, he...

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Fonseca on Masters Next Gen prize money:

Nadal on his career: "I won a lot of tournaments playing very badly".

22/12/2024 19:48 - Jules Hypolite

While in Jeddah for the Next Gen Masters, Rafael Nadal met three of the event's players: Jakub Mensik, Joao Fonseca and Alex Michelsen. The meeting, which was immortalized by the ATP cameras, gave Na...

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Next Gen ATP Finals 2024: Semi-finals schedule

21/12/2024 07:27 - Adrien Guyot

After three days of intense group stage action, the pace is set to pick up again in Jeddah. Now it's time for the semi-finals of the Next Gen ATP Finals. The final four players will attempt to reach ...

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Next Gen ATP Finals 2024: Semi-finals schedule

Fonseca marked by his encounter with Nadal: "I draw inspiration from him".

20/12/2024 21:35 - Jules Hypolite

Joao Fonseca finished his group phase at the Masters Next Gen unbeaten, beating Jakub Mensik this evening after a hard-fought five-set battle. Thanks to these three victories, he finished top of the ...

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Fonseca marked by his encounter with Nadal:

A "mistake by the volunteer attendant" on the doping test requested of Mensik

20/12/2024 18:39 - Jules Hypolite

In his second group match at the Next Gen Masters, Jakub Mensik was asked to take a doping test between the second and third sets, which should have taken place after the end of the match. A mistake ...

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Tien: "I can't wait to take on Sinner and Alcaraz".

20/12/2024 10:23 - Clément Gehl

Learner Tien is currently playing in the Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah. With one win and one loss, he is in contention this Friday for a qualifier against Arthur Fils. The winner of this match will q...

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Next Gen Masters: Friday's schedule in Jeddah

19/12/2024 22:36 - Jules Hypolite

The Masters Next Gen kicked off on Wednesday in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), and on Thursday it delivered the first conclusions of its 2024 edition. Alex Michelsen and Joao Fonseca, both victorious in thei...

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Next Gen Masters: Friday's schedule in Jeddah

Eubanks on Mensik's doping test in the middle of a match: "There was certainly a misunderstanding".

19/12/2024 20:41 - Jules Hypolite

The sequence caused quite a stir at the Next Gen Masters on Thursday: during a short toilet break, Jakub Mensik was asked to take a doping test while his match against Arthur Fils was still in progres...

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Eubanks on Mensik's doping test in the middle of a match:

Details of Nadal's visit to Jeddah revealed

19/12/2024 19:41 - Jules Hypolite

Rafael Nadal has been retired for a little over a month, but he continues to be a hot topic in tennis news. As announced several days ago, the Majorcan will be making an appearance this week at the N...

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Details of Nadal's visit to Jeddah revealed

Mensik asked to take a doping test in the middle of a match

19/12/2024 18:16 - Jules Hypolite

During his match against Arthur Fils at the Next Gen Masters, Jakub Mensik faced a surreal moment. Between the second and third sets, the anti-doping authorities asked him to take a test while he was...

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Mensik asked to take a doping test in the middle of a match

Fils bounces back against Mensik to stay in the running for the Next Gen Masters

19/12/2024 17:38 - Jules Hypolite

Arthur Fils showed a completely different face this Thursday in Jeddah, dominating world No. 48 Jakub Mensik in three sets and just over an hour's play (4-2, 4-3, 4-2). Seeded n°1 for the event, the ...

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Fils bounces back against Mensik to stay in the running for the Next Gen Masters

Michelsen takes revenge on Van Assche and reaches the Next Gen Masters semi-finals

19/12/2024 15:24 - Jules Hypolite

Last year, Alex Michelsen contested the Masters Next Gen and finished bottom of his group with three defeats, including one against Luca Van Assche. The American, now ranked 41st in the world, took h...

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Michelsen takes revenge on Van Assche and reaches the Next Gen Masters semi-finals

Fonseca reflects on his victory over Fils: "Arthur knows what I'm capable of".

19/12/2024 08:24 - Adrien Guyot

On the first day of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah, João Fonseca won a bout against Arthur Fils. The 18-year-old Brazilian beat the Frenchman for the second time this season to kick off his Next G...

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Fonseca reflects on his victory over Fils:

Next Gen Masters: Thursday's schedule in Jeddah

18/12/2024 22:37 - Jules Hypolite

The Masters Next Gen kicked off in Jeddah on Wednesday and delivered a few surprises on the first day, with Arthur Fils and Jakub Mensik losing in the blue group. For the second day of competition, t...

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Next Gen Masters: Thursday's schedule in Jeddah

Michelsen defeats Basavareddy at Next Gen Masters

18/12/2024 17:21 - Jules Hypolite

Alex Michelsen, eliminated from the Masters Next Gen in the group stage last year, kicked off his tournament this Wednesday with a four-set victory (2-4, 4-3, 4-3, 4-2) over debutant Nishesh Basavared...

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Michelsen defeats Basavareddy at Next Gen Masters

Videos - Shang's wonderful shot at the Next Gen Masters

18/12/2024 13:56 - Elio Valotto

Wednesday sees the start of hostilities at the Masters Next Gen. This very special tournament serves as a laboratory for the ATP to test potential new rules to be implemented on the circuit. Bringing...

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Videos - Shang's wonderful shot at the Next Gen Masters

Medjedovic on the Next Gen Masters: "I have some really incredible memories here".

18/12/2024 10:29 - Clément Gehl

Hamad Medjedovic won the Masters Next Gen in 2023. He has been invited to the 2024 edition, but not as a player, as the tournament is reserved for under-21s. The Serb was interviewed by ATP on the oc...

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Van Assche, Mensik and Shang choose their favourite doubles partner

16/12/2024 21:48 - Jules Hypolite

On the occasion of the Next Gen Masters, ATP conducted a cross-examination with Luca Van Assche, Jakub Mensik and Juncheng Shang. The players answered a number of questions about their favorite serie...

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Van Assche, Mensik and Shang choose their favourite doubles partner