Next-Gen ATP 2022 finals| All you need know

Sited as the junior edition of the ATP World tour finals, the 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals are all set to take center stage in Milan as top players from the juniors gather for the showpiece.

 With a platform set for the big boys, this year’s players can take inspiration from Carlos Alcaraz who won the Next Gen ATP Finals in 2021 and this year won the US Open to add another feather to the cap. 

The latest edition will have the next crop of young players who bid to take the next step in the world of tennis. Ahead of the upcoming tournament here is all you need to know about the Next Gen ATP Finals.

• The Next Gen ATP Finals were first played in 2017
• Carlos Alcaraz is the defending champion of the Next Gen ATP Finals having won the title in 2021
• The draws will take place on Saturday (November 5)

When are the 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals?

The 2022 Next Gen Finals will be held from 8 to 12 November. 

Where are the 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals?

The 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals, an indoor hard-court event, established in 2017, will take place at the Allianz Cloud in Milan. 

What is the format of the 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals?

The 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals event in Milan will see eight 21-and-under players divided into two groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals. Matches are played best of five sets and first-to-four games. 

Who are playing in the 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals?

The following players are participating in the 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals Lorenzo Musetti, Holger Rune, Jack Draper, Brandon Nakashima, Jiri Lehecka, Chun-Hsin Tseng, Francesco Passaro, and Dominic Stricker will compete.

When is the draw for the 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals?

The 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals draw will be made on Saturday 5 November at 12:00 p.m. (local time) in Milan.

What is the schedule for the 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals?

The following will be the schedule for the 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals (local time)

* Main Draw Round-Robin Matches: Tuesday 8 November – Thursday 10 November at 2: 00 p.m., second match n/b 3:00 p.m. Evening sessions at 7:30 p.m, followed by the second match.

* Semi-final One: Friday 11 November at 7:00 p.m.

* Semi-final Two: Friday 11 November n/b 9:00 p.m.

* Final: Saturday 12 November at 9:00 p.m.

What is the prize money for the 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals?

The prize money for the 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals is $1,400,000.

Undefeated Champion: $432,750

Final Win: $153,000

Semi-Final Win: $113,500

Each Round-Robin Match Win: $28,000

Participation Fee: $82,250

Alternate: $13,000

Who won the last edition of the Next Gen ATP Finals in 2021?

Carlos Alcaraz won the 2021 singles title in Milan with a 4-3(5), 4-2, 4-2 victory against Sebastian Korda in the championship match.

Who holds the Next Gen ATP Finals record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion, and more?

Most Titles, Singles: Hyeon Chung (1), Stefanos Tsitsipas (1), Jannik Sinner (1), Carlos Alcaraz (1)

Oldest Champion: Hyeon Chung, 21, in 2017

Youngest Champion: Jannik Sinner, 18, in 2019, Carlos Alcaraz, 18, in 2021

Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 15 Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2018

Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 95 Jannik Sinner in 2019

Last Home Champion: Jannik Sinner in 2019

Most Match Wins: Alex de Minaur (8)