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The exclusive list of champions in the history of the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF

Sinner and Alcaraz, the ones with the best results after winning this event

December 17, 2024

The seventh edition of the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF begins on Wednesday in Jeddah, pitting the eight best under-20 players in the world against each other.

Aiming to showcase the promising talent the world of tennis has to offer, this innovative event has acted as a springboard for some of the sport’s brightest stars. Ahead of their start, ATPTour.com looks back at the six past champions and examines where they stand now.

2017: Hyeon Chung
Hyeon Chung took the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF by storm with her undefeated run to the title. After a short pre-season, it looked like the South Korean was already on his way to greater stardom when he put together an inspired campaign at the Australian Open, scoring a momentous victory over Novak Djokovic en route to the semi-finals.

However, Chung’s promising form was cut short by injuries he suffered in the following years, eventually leading to a two-year hiatus between 2020 and 2023. Last year, Chung returned to action at the ATP Challenger Tour and in ITF Futures.

2018: Stefanos Tsitsipas
Having made a name for himself by climbing into the Top 15 in the PIF ATP Rankings, Stefanos Tsitsipas further cemented his status as one of the sport’s brightest prospects with his performance at the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF in 2018.

The Greek’s promise is reflected in his achievements in the following season, during which he did not lose track of his promotion. Tsitsipas finished the year as world No. 6 after ascending to glory in his debut at the Nitto ATP Finals. With three ATP Masters 1000 titles in Monte Carlo, two Grand Slam finals and a personal record in the ranking as number 3, Tsitsipas has proven to be one of the most outstanding talents of his generation.

2019: Jannik Sinner
When Jannik Sinner received an invite to the Next Gen ATP Finals in 2019, not many anticipated the absolute dominance the Italian would come to exert on the sport. Sinner showed flashes of his potential in the following seasons, claiming 10 ATP Tour titles between 2020 and 2023, but that form proved to be far from his peak in 2024.

After claiming his first Grand Slam crown at the Australian Open, Sinner became the first Italian to reach number one in the PIF ATP Rankings, but that wasn’t enough. The 23-year-old finished the season with eight titles (a record number for the year), including those at the Nitto ATP Finals, the US Open and three ATP Masters 1000 (Miami, Cincinnati, Shanghai). In addition, he guided Italy to a successful defense in Davis Cup and took his first year-end No. 1, an honor presented by PIF.

With a resounding 73-6 win-loss record in 2024, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index, Sinner appears far from losing his firm grip on the top of the ATP Tour.

2021: Carlos Alcaraz
With his rise to the top of world tennis following his success at the Next Gen ATP Finals in 2021, Carlos Alcaraz is a beacon of hope for the young stars competing in the under-20s event this year. The Spaniard won five tour-level titles in 2022, including his first Grand Slam at the 2022 US Open, a triumph that helped him become the youngest year-end No. 1 in history. He was only 19 years old.

However, Alcaraz’s striking rise was not a passing success. The 21-year-old’s consistency has established himself among the game’s elite and his blistering play has made him a threat to any opponent. This is evidenced by his Lexus ATP Head2Head record of 3-0 over World No. 1 Sinner in 2024, despite the success achieved by the Italian. The Spaniard will attempt to become the youngest player to complete a career Grand Slam when he heads to the Australian Open in January.

2022: Brandon Nakashima
Like Chung, Brandon Nakashima found it difficult to get used to life as a Next Gen ATP Finals champion after his triumph in 2022. The American, who finished that season inside the world’s Top 50, found himself competing in events in the ATP Challenger Tour at the same point the following season due to injuries.

A large part of Nakashima’s slight decline was due to his failed title defense in San Diego, his hometown and site of his first tour-level title. However, aware of the measures he was forced to take to regain his form, Nakashima played nine Challenger tournaments in the first half of the 2024 season, and it paid off. By the end of the year, the 23-year-old had reached a career-high No. 35 in the PIF ATP Rankings after an impressive run to the round of 16 at the US Open.

2023: Hamad Medjedovic
It seemed like everything was falling into place for Hamad Medjedovic, Novak Djokovic’s fellow prodigy, when he became the latest Next Gen ATP Finals champion in 2023.

However, the Serbian has had difficulties. Medjedovic, who has suffered from injuries and illnesses in 2024, has a record of 18 wins and 15 losses at all levels. However, he finished the year with a run to his first ATP Tour final in Belgrade and the 21-year-old will look to build on that to kick-start his 2025 campaign.