The tennis world is buzzing with excitement as the sensational 20 and under event unfolds in Jeddah, showcasing the future stars of the sport. With young talents battling it out on the courts, fans are glued to the action. Everyone’s eager to witness who will rise as the next big name in tennis. But there’s more at stake than just glory and bragging rights. This tournament is proving to be a golden opportunity—not just for the players to showcase their skills but also to cash in on some serious rewards. So, what’s the jackpot awaiting the champion?

The Next Gen ATP finals unfolding in Saudi Arabia has witnessed some remarkable changes as far as the prize pool is concerned. The total prize money involved in the tournament stands at $2,050,000, which is 2.50% more than the last year. Remember, the amount stood at $2,000,000 in 2023 when Hamad Medjedovic of Serbia emerged victorious. The increase clearly signifies that the winner of the tournament will not just return home with a glorious title but also a hefty pay cheque. 

If a player remains undefeated till the finals and cliches the title, he shall be bagging a pay cheque of $526,480. But that is not all. The tournament has something in store for almost all the players. For simply qualifying for the tournament, each player will receive a $150,000 participation fee. Besides, with each victory in the round-robin stage $36,600, will be added to their prize bag. 

Additionally, winning in the semifinal will help a player in getting $113,500, while the final match is priced at $153,000. But while the pay cheque looks immense, the growth percentage is quite lower than what was witnessed in 2023. For the unversed, the prize pool in 2022 was capped at $1,400,000, which was increased by 42.86% in 2023. Hence, the growth of 2.50% stands very little in comparison.  

Meanwhile, the opportunity that the tournament is bringing for the players is seemingly making them quite elated. One such budding player who is expecting to reap benefits out of the tournament is the rising American star Nishesh Basavareddy, who clinched his first victory in the tournament on Thursday.

Nishesh Basavareddy exudes joy over remarkable performance in Jeddah

The Next Gen ATP Finals is providing immense opportunities for the budding players. They are doing so by giving them exposure and a platform to showcase their skills. One such player who is benefitting from the tournament is Nishesh Basavareddy. He secured his first career ATP Tour win after overcoming Shang Juncheng 3-4(4), 4-2, 4-2, 4-1 in Jeddah. And now, he is expressing immense happiness over his significant success. 

Speaking after winning the match, Basavareddy said, “I’m just super excited, playing in this stadium is a dream come true. In such a big event like this, in front of all these fans, I’m just enjoying every moment of it.” Continuing further, he revealed that his victory was a result of his remarkable efforts throughout the year. “I never expected to be here this year, it’s been a lot of good results and a lot of hard work that’s led to this, so I am super happy. I just wanted to be a little bit more positive today, and more clutch, and I think I did that.”

As the tournament unfolds and the finals inch closer, it would be interesting to see who eventually bags the hefty paycheque and the glorious crown on December 22nd.