VOLUME 36 • ISSUE 38 • 15 DECEMBER 2025

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WHO'S NEXT?

Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Stefanos Tsitsipas have all won the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF. Who will follow in their footsteps this coming week in Jeddah? 

American Learner Tien is set to lead the charge at the eighth edition of the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF. Tien surged into the title match at last year's tournament, finishing runner-up to Joao Fonseca. He now returns to the innovative 20-and-under event as the top seed. 

Group stage play will be held Wednesday through Friday, with the semi-finals Saturday and final Sunday. 

Photo:  Mike Lawrence/ATP

YOUNGEST IN TOP 50
No. 19  Jakub Mensik  (Age 20)
No. 24  Joao Fonseca  (Age 19)
No. 28   Learner Tien  (Age 20)

SPOTLIGHT: Learner Tien stands at a career-high No. 28 in the PIF ATP Rankings, steadily moving up from No. 122 at the end of 2024. He broke into the Top 30 in November after winning his first ATP title at the Moselle Open. The American, who celebrated his 20th birthday earlier this month, claimed five Top 10 wins and also reached an ATP 500 final in Beijing this season. 

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4. Berankis announces retirement: 'These experiences have shaped me'

5. McDonald tops 2025 Carbon Tracker leaderboard; winners donate to charity

WATCH: Martin Landaluce & Alexander Blockx are on the right path and pushing for success. Follow along on their journey to Jeddah.

If one point captures the essence of Carlos Alcaraz, it is the electrifying Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters moment that earned him ATP Hot Shot of the Year.

Voted by fans, Alcaraz’s Hot Shot of the Year edged efforts from Grigor Dimitrov and Hubert Hurkacz, who both struck stunning winners from the floor. Meanwhile, Alcaraz dazzled with instinct and imagination.

PARTING SHOT

"I try not to put too much pressure on myself... I’m just enjoying my experience and that takes a lot of weight off my shoulders: I’m able to go out there freely and that helps me a lot."

Learner Tien on managing expectations

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