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2019 Next Gen ATP Finals Day 5

De Minaur in Milan 2019

Alex de Minaur leaves Milan with an 8-2 record after his second consecutive runner-up finish. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

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Alex de Minaur and Jannik Sinner got their hands on the trophy before battling in the Next Gen ATP Finals title match. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Sinner Milan 2019

At No. 95 in the ATP Rankings, Jannik Sinner is the lowest-ranked player to win the Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Sinner Milan 2019

Jannik Sinner was all smiles ahead of the Next Gen ATP Finals title match. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Jannik Sinner wins Milan 2019

Jannik Sinner, who watched the 2018 Next Gen ATP Finals from the stands, triumphs in Milan. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

2019 Next Gen ATP Finals Day 4

De Minaur Milan 2019 Friday

Alex de Minaur is through to the championship match of the Next Gen ATP Finals for the second straight year. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

De Minaur Milan Friday

Alex de Minaur defeated Frances Tiafoe to reach the final in Milan. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Sinner Milan 2019

Jannik Sinner continued his dream run with a semi-final victory against Miomir Kecmanovic. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner has climbed more than 450 spots in the ATP Rankings this season. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

2019 Next Gen ATP Finals Day 3

De Minaur Milan 2019

Alex de Minaur only needed 61 minutes to defeat Casper Ruud on Thursday at the Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Humbert 2019

Ugo Humbert finished his season with a maiden win at the Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Kecmanovic 2019

Miomir Kecmanovic saved two set points en route to defeating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at the Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Tiafoe Milan 2019

Frances Tiafoe didn't drop serve en route to defeating Mikael Ymer at the Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Tiafoe Ymer 2019

Frances Tiafoe showed great sportsmanship by checking on Mikael Ymer after he fell in their match at the Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

2019 Next Gen ATP Finals Day 2

De Minaur Milan 2019 Wednesday

Alex de Minaur moves to 2-0 in Group A with his win on Wednesday. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Kecmanovic Milan 2019

Despite losing to Alex de Minaur, Miomir Kecmanovic is still in contention to advance out of Group A after Day 2. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Ruud Milan 2019

Casper Ruud wins his first-ever match at the Next Gen ATP Finals against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner's 56-minute win over Mikael Ymer was the second-fastest in tournament history. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Tiafoe

2019 Next Gen ATP Finals Day 1

De Minaur

Alex de Minaur will look to return to the Next Gen ATP Finals title match this week in Milan. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Kecmanovic Milan 2019 Day 1

Miomir Kecmanovic didn't drop serve to win his debut match at the Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Sinner 2019 Milan Day 1 fans

Jannik Sinner makes time for the fans after defeating Frances Tiafoe in Milan. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Sinner Milan 2019 Day 1

Jannik Sinner becomes the first Italian to win a match at the Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Ymer Milan 2019 Day 1

Mikael Ymer gets off to a good start in Milan with a four-set win against Ugo Humbert. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

2019 Next Gen ATP Finals Practices

Davidovich Fokina Next Gen ATP Finals 2019

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina puts the finishing touches on his Next Gen ATP Finals preparations. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Alex de Minaur 2019 Next Gen ATP Finals

Last year's runner-up Alex de Minaur looks to go one better this year in Milan. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Kecmanovic Next Geh ATP Finals 2019

Miomir Kecmanovic prepares for his first match in Group A against Casper Ruud. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Ruud Next Gen ATP Finals 2019

Casper Ruud is ready to kick off the 2019 Next Gen ATP Finals against Miomir Kecmanovic. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner was all smiles during his practice at the Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Frances Tiafoe 2019 practice

Frances Tiafoe has found lighthearted moments during his training sessions in Milan. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Mikael Ymer Next Gen ATP Finals 2019

Mikael Ymer is eager to finish his season a high note in Milan. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

2019 Next Gen ATP Finals Launch

2019 Next Gen ATP players at launch

(L to R): Mikael Ymer, Jannik Sinner, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Frances Tiafoe, Ugo Humbert, Miomir Kecmanovic and Casper Ruud attend the launch for the 2019 Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

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2019 Next Gen ATP Finals player selfie

(Clockwise from centre): Ugo Humbert, Frances Tiafoe, Miomir Kecmanovic, Mikael Ymer, Jannik Sinner and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina pose for a group selfie during the 2019 Next Gen ATP Finals launch. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 2019 Next Gen ATP Finals launch

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is making his Next Gen ATP Finals debut this year. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Sinner 2019 Next Gen ATP Finals launch

Local favourite Jannik Sinner will be in Group B for the 2019 Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Ugo Humbert and coffee

Ugo Humbert made Lavazza coffee during the launch for the 2019 Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Mikael Ymer 2019 Next Gen ATP Finals launch

Mikael Ymer helped make coffee behind the bar during the 2019 Next Gen ATP Finals launch. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

2019 Next Gen ATP players Lavazza station

(L to R): Casper Ruud, Mikael Ymer, Miomir Kecmanovic, Jannik Sinner, Frances Tiafoe, Ugo Humbert and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina enjoyed this year's launch party at the Lavazza Flagship Store. © Peter Staples/ATP Tour

2018 Next Gen ATP Finals Day 5

De Minaur

Alex de Minaur saves seven of eight break points in four-set loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Saturday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Munar

Jaume Munar saves 10 of 12 break points in five-set loss to Andrey Rublev at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Saturday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Munar

Jaume Munar warms up for his match against Andrey Rublev at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Saturday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Rublev

Andrey Rublev defeats Jaume Munar in five sets to finish in third place at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Saturday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Rublev

Andrey Rublev receives the third place trophy after beating Jaume Munar at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Saturday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tsitsipas, De Minaur

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alex de Minaur meet in the Next Gen ATP Finals championship match on Saturday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tsitsipas, De Minaur

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alex de Minaur both own 4-0 records at the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tsitsipas, De Minaur

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alex de Minaur both entered the Next Gen ATP Finals championship match with a 4-0 record this week. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas won 72 per cent of service points en route to victory over Alex de Minaur at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Saturday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas captures the Next Gen ATP Finals trophy after beating Alex de Minaur in four sets on Saturday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrates with ball kids after lifting the Next Gen ATP Finals trophy on Saturday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrates defeating Alex de Minaur in four sets at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Saturday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

2018 Next Gen ATP Finals Day 4

De Minaur

Alex de Minaur advanced to the semi-finals in Milan with a 3-0 record in Group B. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

De Minaur

Alex de Minaur defeats Jaume Munar in five sets to reach the championship match at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Friday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

De Minaur

Alex de Minaur will meet Stefanos Tsitsipas or Andrey Rublev for the Next Gen ATP Finals trophy on Saturday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Munar

Jaume Munar has twice beaten Alex de Minaur, below tour level, in Spain. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Munar

Jaume Munar saves four consecutive match points to force a deciding fifth set against Alex de Minaur at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Friday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Rublev

Andrey Rublev wins 80 per cent of first-serve points in the fourth set to force Stefanos Tsitsipas into a decider at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Friday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Rublev

Andrey Rublev won 75 per cent of first-serve points (43/57) during his five-set loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Friday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas defeats Andrey Rublev in five sets to reach the championship match at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Friday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas heads to the side of the court to use his towel during his semi-final match against Andrey Rublev at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Friday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas is presented with the Most Improved Player of the Year Award after beating Andrey Rublev at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Friday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

2018 Next Gen ATP Finals

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas is presented with the Most Improved Player of the Year Award after beating Andrey Rublev at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Friday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

De Minaur

Alex de Minaur talks with his coach, Adolfo Gutierrez, during his final Group B match against Taylor Fritz at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Thursday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Munar

Jaume Munar will qualify for the semi-finals in Milan if Stefanos Tsitsipas defeats Hubert Hurkacz on Thursday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Pietrangeli

Nicola Pietrangeli attends Day Three action at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Thursday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Rublev

Andrey Rublev signs autographs and meets fans after defeating Liam Caruana at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Thursday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe meets young fans at the Tag Heuer booth at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Thursday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas defeats Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets to win Group A with an undefeated 3-0 record at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Thursday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas earns his second victory at the 2018 Next Gen ATP Finals by defeating Frances Tiafoe. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

De Minaur

Alex de Minaur defeats Taylor Fritz in straight sets at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Thursday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Caruana

Liam Caruana won 80 per cent of service points (12/15) in the first set against Taylor Fritz at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Wednesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

De Minaur

Alex de Minaur defeats Andrey Rublev in four sets at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Wednesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Fritz

Taylor Fritz speaks with his coach during his second Next Gen ATP Finals match against Liam Caruana on Wednesday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Hurkacz

Hubert Hurkacz saves six of nine break points in five-set win over Jaume Munar at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Wednesday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Munar

Jaume Munar fired eight aces in five-set loss to Hubert Hurkacz at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Wednesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe will face Jaume Munar in his final Group A match at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Thursday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas fires 21 winners to beat Frances Tiafoe in straight sets at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Wednesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Caruana

Liam Caruana saves six of 10 break points in three-set defeat to Alex de Minaur at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

De Minaur

Alex de Minaur meets fans after beating Liam Caruana in three sets at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

De Minaur

Alex de Minaur beats Liam Caruana in 55 minutes at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tiafoe, Kermode

Frances Tiafoe and ATP Executive Chairman and President Chris Kermode chat at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe defeats Hubert Hurkacz in four sets at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas defeats Jaume Munar in four sets at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

De Minaur

Alex de Minaur saves seven of eight break points in four-set loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Saturday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Munar

Jaume Munar saves 10 of 12 break points in five-set loss to Andrey Rublev at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Saturday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Rublev

Andrey Rublev defeats Jaume Munar in five sets to finish in third place at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Saturday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Rublev

Andrey Rublev receives the third place trophy after beating Jaume Munar at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Saturday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tsitsipas, De Minaur

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alex de Minaur meet in the Next Gen ATP Finals championship match on Saturday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tsitsipas, De Minaur

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alex de Minaur both own 4-0 records at the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tsitsipas, De Minaur

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alex de Minaur both entered the Next Gen ATP Finals championship match with a 4-0 record this week. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas won 72 per cent of service points en route to victory over Alex de Minaur at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Saturday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrates with ball kids after lifting the Next Gen ATP Finals trophy on Saturday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrates defeating Alex de Minaur in four sets at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Saturday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

De Minaur

Alex de Minaur will meet Stefanos Tsitsipas or Andrey Rublev for the Next Gen ATP Finals trophy on Saturday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Munar

Jaume Munar saves four consecutive match points to force a deciding fifth set against Alex de Minaur at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Friday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Rublev

Andrey Rublev wins 80 per cent of first-serve points in the fourth set to force Stefanos Tsitsipas into a decider at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Friday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas defeats Andrey Rublev in five sets to reach the championship match at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Friday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

2018 Next Gen ATP Finals Day 3

De Minaur

Alex de Minaur defeats Taylor Fritz in straight sets at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Thursday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Caruana

Liam Caruana wins 72 per cent of first-serve points in straight-sets loss to Andrey Rublev on Thursday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

De Minaur

Alex de Minaur talks with his coach, Adolfo Gutierrez, during his final Group B match against Taylor Fritz at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Thursday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Fritz

Taylor Fritz dropped just two points behind his first serve (25/27) in three-set loss to Alex de Minaur on Thursday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Hurkacz

Hubert Hurkacz won 56 per cent of second-serve return points (9/16) against Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Thursday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Munar

Jaume Munar will qualify for the semi-finals in Milan if Stefanos Tsitsipas defeats Hubert Hurkacz on Thursday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Munar

Jaume Munar defeats Frances Tiafoe in straight sets at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Thursday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Pietrangeli

Nicola Pietrangeli attends Day Three action at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Thursday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Rublev

Andrey Rublev signs autographs and meets fans after defeating Liam Caruana at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Thursday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Rublev

Andrey Rublev beats Liam Caruana in straight sets to end Group B with a 2-1 record. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe meets young fans at the Tag Heuer booth at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Thursday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe finishes the Next Gen ATP Finals with a 1-2 record. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas saves five of five break points in straight-sets win over Hubert Hurkacz at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Thursday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas defeats Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets to win Group A with an undefeated 3-0 record at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Thursday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

2018 Next Gen ATP Finals Day 2

Caruana

Liam Caruana won 80 per cent of service points (12/15) in the first set against Taylor Fritz at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Wednesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

De Minaur

Alex de Minaur saves four of five break points en route to four-set victory over Andrey Rublev at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Wednesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

De Minaur

Alex de Minaur defeats Andrey Rublev in four sets at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Wednesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Fritz

Taylor Fritz beats Liam Caruana in four sets at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Wednesday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Fritz

Taylor Fritz speaks with his coach during his second Next Gen ATP Finals match against Liam Caruana on Wednesday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Hurkacz

Hubert Hurkacz saves six of nine break points in five-set win over Jaume Munar at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Wednesday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Munar

Jaume Munar fired eight aces in five-set loss to Hubert Hurkacz at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Wednesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Rublev

Andrey Rublev won 60 per cent of second-serve return points in four-set loss to Alex de Minaur at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Wednesday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe won 80 per cent of first-serve points in three-set loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Wednesday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe will face Jaume Munar in his final Group A match at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Thursday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas fires 21 winners to beat Frances Tiafoe in straight sets at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Wednesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas converted both break points he created en route to three-set win over Frances Tiafoe at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Wednesday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Hurkacz

Hubert Hurkacz defeats Jaume Munar on Wednesday to earn his first win of the 2018 Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas earns his second victory at the 2018 Next Gen ATP Finals by defeating Frances Tiafoe. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

2018 Next Gen ATP Finals Day 1

Caruana

Liam Caruana saves six of 10 break points in three-set defeat to Alex de Minaur at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

De Minaur

Alex de Minaur meets fans after beating Liam Caruana in three sets at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

De Minaur

Alex de Minaur beats Liam Caruana in 55 minutes at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Fritz

Taylor Fritz saves 13 of 16 break points in five-set loss to Andrey Rublev at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Hurkacz

Hubert Hurkacz saved all five break points he faced to win the third set of his Next Gen ATP Finals clash against Frances Tiafoe on Tuesday. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tiafoe, Kermode

Frances Tiafoe and ATP Executive Chairman and President Chris Kermode chat at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Munar

Jaume Munar saves six of eight break points in four-set loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Rublev

Fifth seed Andrey Rublev reached the championship match at the inaugural Next Gen ATP Finals in 2017. © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Rublev

Andrey Rublev defeats Taylor Fritz in five sets at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe defeats Hubert Hurkacz in four sets at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas defeats Jaume Munar in four sets at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

2018 Next Gen ATP Finals Launch

Caruana Rublev Tiafoe De Minaur

Liam Caruana, Andrey Rublev, Frances Tiafoe and Alex de Minaur chat after learning their group placement for the Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

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Stefanos Tsitsipas, Frances Tiafoe, Hubert Hurkacz and Jaume Munar are announced as Group A at the 2018 Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Caruana, Rublev, Fritz, De Minaur

Liam Caruana, Andrey Rublev, Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur make up Group B at the 2018 Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Fritz Tiafoe

Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe, both inside the Top 50 of the ATP Rankings, will compete at the 2018 Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Kermode

Alex de Minaur, who began the 2018 season at No. 208 in the ATP Rankings, is the second seed in Milan. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Caruana, Rublev, Fritz, De Minaur

Taylor Fritz (second from right) discusses his initial thoughts to being placed in Group B in his first appearance at the Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

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The 2018 Next Gen ATP Finals contenders speak to the media at the Red Bull Draw Party. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

2018 Milan Contenders

The 2018 Next Gen ATP Finals contenders pose for a selfie after learning their groups. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas, an alternate in Milan last year, is the top seed at the Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Next Gen ATP Finals Milan 2017

Chung

Hyeon Chung with fans after his win against Andrey Rublev at the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Chung

Rublev and Chung

Andrey Rublev and Hyeon Chung will play for the inaugural Next Gen ATP Finals title on Saturday. © Peter Staples / ATP World Tour

Daniil Medvedev will face Borna Coric for third place at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Saturday. © Peter Staples / ATP World Tour

Rublev

Chung

South Korea's Hyeon Chung remains perfect at the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan after defeating Italy's Gianluigi Quinzi on Thursday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

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Donaldson

United States' Jared Donaldson in action at the Next Gen ATP Finals held at Fiera Milano on Thursday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev of Russia hopes of a title stays alive after beating Jared Donaldson of the United States in four-sets on Thursday at the Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Quinzi

Rublev

Facing elimination, top seed Andrey Rublev put together his best match of the Next Gen ATP Finals on Thursday. © Peter Staples / ATP World Tour

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Chung

Hyeon Chung of South Korea in action against Andrey Rublev of Russia at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Wednesday in Milan. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Rublev

Donaldson

United States' Jared Donaldson fell short on Wednesday at the Next Gen ATP Finals held at Fiera Milano in Milan. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

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Khachanov

Russia's Karen Khachanov defeats United States' Jared Donaldson 4-1, 4-3 (3), 4-2 at the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Rublev

Russia's Andrey Rublev in action at the Next Gen ATP Finals held at Fiera Milano on Wednesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

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Milan

Karen Khachanov battles against Daniil Medvedev on Tuesday in the first match of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Khachanov

Russia's Karen Khachanov in action for the first match at the Next Gen ATP Finals at the Fiera Milano on Tuesday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Milan

Medvedev

Russia's Daniil Medvedev takes down countryman Karen Khachanov 2-4, 4-3(6), 4-3(2), 4-2 at the Fiera Milano on Tuesday in the opening match of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Moya

Former world No. 1 Carlos Moya of Spain takes part in a kids clinic before the start of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Moya

Former world No. 1 Carlos Moya of Spain takes part in a kids clinic before the start of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Group

Eight of the world's best 21-and-under players will compete at the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan. © Peter Staples / ATP World Tour

2017 Milan Activities

Chung

Korea's Hyeon Chung meets with football players Andrea Pinamonti of club Internazionale and Manuel Locatelli of A.C. Milan on Friday. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Hyeon Chung

Hyeon Chung takes time off to juggle a soccer ball before the start of the Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour

Hyeon Chung

Hyeon Chung of Korea poses with football players Andrea Pinamonti of club Internazionale and Manuel Locatelli of A.C. Milan before the start of the Next Gen ATP Finals. © Peter Staples/ATP World Tour