Tien to Face Fonseca for Subsequent Gen ATP Finals Title
Saturday’s Outcomes from Jeddah
Subsequent Gen ATP Finals offered by PIF—Saudi Arabia—Saturday’s outcomes from the Subsequent Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia featured American Learner Tien defeating fellow American Alex Michelsen, and Brazilian sensation Joao Fonseca taking out Frenchman Luca Van Assche.
First up, Tien used his robust backhand and up to date confidence to upend his countryman 2-4, 4-2, 1-4, 4-0, 4-1.
Needing one hour and 36 minutes to advance to Sunday’s closing, Tien struck 5 aces, hit 21 winners and broke Michelsen’s serve on 4 events.
Tien, at the moment ranked No. 122 on the planet, predominately performed the Challenger circuit all through 2024, profitable seven titles. He amassed a 3-2 file on the primary Tour.
He’ll tackle Fonseca on Sunday.
The 18-year-old, from Rio de Janeiro, ousted Van Assche 4-2, 4-2, 4-1 within the day’s second match.
Fonseca used his highly effective serve and all-court recreation to create 20 winners, six aces and break his opponent’s serve on 4 events.
Tien and Fonseca have performed as soon as on Tour, with the Brazilian profitable earlier this week in spherical robin motion in 4 units.
This week’s eight participant discipline was led by world No. 20 and 20-year-old Arthur Fils. Fils completed the competitors with a 1-2 file, dropping to each Tien and Fonseca.
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