In a thrilling encounter at the Next Gen ATP in Jeddah, Joao Fonseca claimed the title after defeating Learner Tien in the final. With a 2-4, 4-3(8), 4-0, 4-2 victory, the Brazilian tennis star completed an impressive 5-0 run throughout the week.

Learner Tien (No. 122 in the world) takes on Joao Fonseca (No. 145) in the Round Robin at the Next Gen ATP Finals Men Singles 2024.Tien’s last competition was on August 27, 2024

Learner Tien defeated close friend Alex Michelsen to reach the NextGen ATP Finals title match on Saturday but admitted he “hated” having had to face his American compatriot.

Fifth-seeded Learner Tien prevailed in a tight all-United States semifinal match at the Next Gen ATP Finals, beating second-seeded Alex Michelsen 2-4, 4-2, 1-4, 4-0, 4-1 on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

American Learner Tien came up with a fine performance to get the better of compatriot and friend Alex Michelsen

The ATP Next Gen Finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia will conclude with Joao Fonseca taking on Learner Tien for the title Sunday December 22. A reminder of the draw: favorite and world No. 20 Arthur Fils of France faced the Czech,

Joao Fonseca became the 2nd youngest champion of the Next Gen ATP tournament as he defied his lowly ranking of 145 to defeat Learner Tien in the final.

Alex Michelsen will take on Learner Tien in the Next Gen ATP Finals Men Singles 2024 semifinals on Saturday, December 21.In Michelsen’s most recent competition, he fell to Tomas Machac 6-7,

Eighteen-year-old Brazilian tennis sensation Joao Fonseca is poised to clinch the Next Gen ATP Finals title in Jeddah, aiming to emulate his idol, Jannik Sinner. Fonseca, who trained with Sinner, exudes confidence ahead of his final clash against American Learner Tien.