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Next Gen ATP Finals Milan Launch 2016

ATP Executive Chairman and President Chris Kermode is joined by Mayor of Milan Giuseppe Sala and NextGen star Karen Khachanov to officially announce Milan as host city for the Next Gen ATP Finals, which will have its inaugural tournament next November.

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First-Time Winner Spotlight: Karen Khachanov

#NextGen star Karen Khachanov made it a historic Sunday at the inaugural Chengdu Open, claiming his first ATP World Tour title with a 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 6-3 victory over Albert Ramos-Vinolas. The 20-year-old Russian will soar nearly 50 spots in the Emirates ATP Rankings to a projected career-high No. 55. He is the third different #NextGen winner this year, joining Nick Kyrgios and Alexander Zverev, and is the ninth first-time champion on the ATP World Tour this year. [ALSO LIKE] ATPWorldTour.com spoke to Khachanov after his victory in Chengdu. How does it feel to win your first ATP World Tour title? I feel really happy that I did it. I'm working hard every day. It's the first dream I achieved. What...

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#NextGen Rising: Khachanov Claims Maiden Title In Chengdu

Two consecutive weeks on the ATP World Tour has yielded back-to-back titles for the fast-charging #NextGen contingent, as Karen Khachanov clinched his first title on Sunday at the Chengdu Open. The 20-year-old Russian is projected to soar nearly 50 spots in the Emirates ATP Rankings to a career-high No. 55, after rallying past Spain's Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 6-3 in Chengdu. Khachanov follows in the footsteps of German teen Alexander Zverev, last week's champion in St. Petersburg, as first-time #NextGen winners. He is the third in total this year, with Nick Kyrgios prevailing in both Marseille and Atlanta. With his arms raised in triumph after two hours and 39 minutes, Khachanov secured the title when a Ramos-Vinolas forehand sailed long....

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