The world's tennis media were in attendance on Saturday at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals for a very special announcement. ATP Executive Chairman and President Chris Kermode confirmed that Milan will host the inaugural Next Gen ATP Finals in 2017, a new competition for the game's rising stars. Photo: Peter Staples / ATP World Tour
Following a competitive bid process, the ATP has announced that Milan, Italy, will host a new ATP tournament featuring the world’s top 21-and-Under singles players of the ATP World Tour season. The event, named the Next Gen ATP Finals, will take place over five days at the Fiera Milano stadium from 7-11 November, 2017, and will remain in Milan for a five-year period, through 2021. A season-long “Emirates ATP Race to Milan”, starting in January, will see the world’s best up-and-coming talents battle to qualify for the tournament. The Top 7 players in the race will qualify automatically, while the eighth spot will be reserved for a wild card. Visit NextGenATPFinals.com for trailer & more information ATP Executive Chairman &...
Dates: 7-11 November 2017
City: Milan, Italy
Venue: Fiera Milano
Prize Money: US$ 1.275 million
Contenders: The Top 7 players in the ‘Emirates ATP Race to Milan’ will qualify. The eighth spot will be reserved for a wild card. Eligible players must be 21-and-under (born 1996 or later).
Format: Round robin stage, followed by knock-out semi-finals and a final, similar to the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.
Points: Emirates ATP Rankings points will serve as the criteria for entry, but the tournament itself will not carry points.
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