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Alcaraz aiming for the record books, Fonseca headlines #NextGenATP charge in 2025
Carlos Alcaraz Alcaraz aiming for the record books, Fonseca leads #NextGenATP charge; What to watch for in 2025 December 24, 2024 Before the tennis season begins, ATPTour.com highlights key storylines to watch in 2025. Yesterday we looked at what to watch for Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, and today in Part 2 we focus on […]
Carlos Alcaraz
Alcaraz aiming for the record books, Fonseca leads #NextGenATP charge; What to watch for in 2025
December 24, 2024
Before the tennis season begins, ATPTour.com highlights key storylines to watch in 2025. Yesterday we looked at what to watch for Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, and today in Part 2 we focus on stars including Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev.
Carlos Alcaraz enters 2024 as the No. 4 player in the PIF ATP Rankings.
By ATP Staff
Nineteen-year-old Jakub Mensik was named Newcomer of the Year following a season in which he reached his first tour-level final, finished inside the Top 50 of the PIF ATP Rankings and qualified for the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF. Mensik will be aiming for a return trip to Jeddah in 2025.
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Other 20-and-under stars to keep an eye on include Shang Juncheng, Learner Tien, Nishesh Basavareddy and Martin Landaluce. Shang scored his first tour-level title in Chengdu this past season. Tien became the fourth American to win three ATP Challenger Tour titles before his 19th birthday, joining Taylor Fritz, Andy Roddick and Sam Querrey. The lefty also reached the championship match in Jeddah.
With three consecutive top-three year-end finishes to his name, Alcaraz will begin the year ready to compete for the biggest titles.
This upcoming season is sure to provide more thrilling clashes between Alcaraz and his great rival Sinner. Alcaraz went 3-0 against the Italian in 2024, improving to 6-4 in his Lexus ATP Head2Head series with the Italian. They split the season’s four majors, with Alcaraz completing the rare Roland Garros-Wimbledon double. Alcaraz became the sixth man in the Open Era to complete the feat, joining Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Djokovic.
Despite not lifting a trophy in 2024, Medvedev did enjoy a consistent season, qualifying the Nitto ATP Finals for the sixth consecutive year.
Major milestone?
Top 10 stars Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, and Casper Ruud have each come within one win of capturing a major title. As the new season unfolds, the prospect of turning those near-title finishes into career-defining triumphs looms large. Ruud has reached three major finals while Zverev has twice finished runner-up. Fritz was a finalist at his home Slam in 2024.
Alex Michelsen, 20, is the youngest American inside the Top 50 and could be a name to watch alongside his fellow California natives Brandon Nakashima, the 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF champion and Tien, who reached the Jeddah final. Nineteen-year-old Nishesh Basavareddy also competed in Jeddah following a standout ATP Challenger Tour season in which he boasted a 41-13 match record and lifted two titles at that level.
Medvedev’s mission
Medvedev has spoken tongue-in-cheek about his dislike for clay and since he won his first title on that surface — Rome in 2023 — he has been seeking a 21st tour-level trophy.
The World No. 5 reached two finals in 2024 (Australian Open, Indian Wells) and now looks to go one step further to again leave a tournament as champion. Medvedev has reached the Australian Open championship match in three of the past four years. Is 2025 his time to finish on top in Melbourne and end his title drought in the first month of the year?
Fonseca headlines #NextGenATP stars seeking to make a splash
One of the most thrilling aspects of each season is discovering the sport’s next breakout stars. Just days ago, 18-year-old Joao Fonseca won the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF. Alcaraz and Sinner are two other champions of the event who triumphed at the 20-and-under season finale aged 18.
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Surfers Dharma – The Journey to Purpose (ft. Koa Smith, Tom Carroll, Pacha Light)
Filmmaker and narrator Uriel Jean Armel sets out to document what it means to live with purpose. Along the way, iconic surfers including Tom Carroll, who turned his struggle with addiction into a gift, and rising voices for activism and awareness through surfing like Koa Smith and Pacha Light share their own stories of transformation. […]
Filmmaker and narrator Uriel Jean Armel sets out to document what it means to live with purpose. Along the way, iconic surfers including Tom Carroll, who turned his struggle with addiction into a gift, and rising voices for activism and awareness through surfing like Koa Smith and Pacha Light share their own stories of transformation.
Through this movie, we aim to bring awareness on environmental issues in Indonesia.
If you would like to support this cause, you can reach out to Risman via his IG page: Lombok Plastic Free IG page @lombokplasticfree
Or, Sungai Watch who provided us with some additional footage. Their their teams are cleaning up beaches and rivers of Indonesia, installing barriers to prevent the trash from coming to the ocean: @sungaiwatch – you can also support and donate through their webpage: sungai.watch
If you are interested in the topics of healing and meditation, head over to the website of Dr Joe Dispenza (drjoedispenza.com), both Koa and Uriel have been attending his retreats and found deep healing through his studies and practices
Thank you to all our kickstarter donors who made this journey possible. To be continued!
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Garbiñe Muguruza and Kosovare Asllani plot sporting pathway to social sustainability …
A former World No.1 in women’s tennis and a footballer who has played in the top divisions of Spain, England, France, Italy and the USA joined forces with Laureus and sustainability partner, EY, at the Laureus World Sports Awards earlier this week, to begin a new chapter in social sustainability in sport. Both two-time Grand […]
A former World No.1 in women’s tennis and a footballer who has played in the top divisions of Spain, England, France, Italy and the USA joined forces with Laureus and sustainability partner, EY, at the Laureus World Sports Awards earlier this week, to begin a new chapter in social sustainability in sport.
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Amer Sports' SVP Sustainability, Anne Larilahti, joins WFSGI Board
We are proud to share that Anne Larilahti, Senior Vice President, Sustainability at Amer Sports, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI). Anne has led sustainability efforts at Amer Sports since 2022. As a board member, she will share her experience and help shape […]
We are proud to share that Anne Larilahti, Senior Vice President, Sustainability at Amer Sports, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI).
Anne has led sustainability efforts at Amer Sports since 2022. As a board member, she will share her experience and help shape the direction of the sporting goods industry on key issues such as physical inactivity, sustainability, and responsible business. We talked with Anne about what this means for her, for Amer Sports, and for the future of the industry.
What is WFSGI, and why is it important for Amer Sports to be involved?
The WFSGI is a global organization that brings together companies and associations from across the sporting goods industry, from big brands to manufacturers and national federations. It’s a platform for joint action on the challenges and opportunities we all face, like promoting physical activity, advancing sustainability, and working on international trade issues facing the industry. For Amer Sports, being part of WFSGI means we can contribute to and learn from industry-wide solutions and bring our perspective into global conversations.
What will your role be as a board member?
I am honored to join the WFSGI Board as a representative of Amer Sports at this pivotal time for our industry. I will bring in perspectives from sustainability, especially on topics like decarbonization, circular business models, and inclusive access to sport. I’m also interested in how we as an industry can better connect with public health and policy stakeholders to encourage more active lifestyles.
Physical inactivity is one of WFSGI’s key focus areas. Why does that matter?
It’s a huge global issue. According to the World Health Organization, 31% of adults worldwide—that is 1.8 billion people—don’t get enough physical activity. That’s not just a statistic—it’s a global public health crisis. Physical inactivity is linked to chronic diseases, mental health challenges, and reduced quality of life. As an industry, we have both the responsibility and the opportunity to help reverse that trend. We can create more inclusive products, support community sports, and work together to remove the barriers that keep people from moving.
What are you most excited about in this role?
At Amer Sports we believe that sport has the power to drive positive change by improving health, strengthening communities, and inspiring more sustainable ways of living. I’m excited to work together to turn that potential into action with others who are passionate about the same goals. It’s a valuable opportunity for us to learn from global peers, contribute to industry-wide progress, and share how our brands are working to make sport more inclusive and sustainable.
We congratulate Anne on her appointment and look forward to the impact she will help deliver in this new role.
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