Youngest Brazilian Joao Fonseca wins 2024 Next Gen ATP Finals

By  News On Air   Dec 23, 2024

In Tennis, Joao Fonseca of Brazil triumphed over Learner Tien of the United States in a four-set showdown to win the 2024 Next Gen ATP Finals title in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Fonseca secured the championship with a 2-4, 4-3, 4-0, 4-2 victory.

At just 18 years old, Fonseca ranked world No. 145, was the youngest participant in this year’s tournament. His win makes him the second-youngest champion in the tournament’s history, following Jannik Sinner’s victory in 2019. With the win, Fonseca became the first Brazilian to win the title and the lowest-ranked player to do so in the tournament’s seven-year history.

The Next Gen ATP Finals is an annual exhibition tournament showcasing the season’s best men’s players aged 20 and under.