The Official Teenage Tennis Talent Thread
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Vamos Carlos Alcaraz
Semi-Pro
I saw that Martin Landaluce has received a wildcard into the Madrid Open! Is this his first ever ATP men's tour level appearance? He has potential, let's see over the next few years if he lives up to it or squanders it...
Baseline_Bungle
Legend
14-year old Thijs Boogaard made his pro debut today at the ITF 15K in Alkmaar, scoring a 3rd set win that will make him - once the results are computed in 2 weeks - the youngest player in the ATP rankings. I may be wrong, but I believe he is also the youngest to earn an ATP point since super-prodigy Felix Auger Aliassime broke through at the Drummondville challenger as a 14 year old back in 2015.
And I may be wrong again, but I'm pretty sure I was the first one to mention him in this forum, more than 6 months ago... I mean, that's gotta count for something right?
And I may be wrong again, but I'm pretty sure I was the first one to mention him in this forum, more than 6 months ago... I mean, that's gotta count for something right?
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James P
G.O.A.T.
17 year old Jakub Mensik (CZE) joins 19 year olds Arthur Fils (FRA), Luca Van Assche (FRA), Alex Michelson (USA), Ethan Quinn (USA), and 17 year old Learner Tien (USA), the latter three in on wild cards, in the main draw of the US Open.
Several teens made it to the third match in the qualifying tournament, as such are long shots for lucky loser spots.
Several teens made it to the third match in the qualifying tournament, as such are long shots for lucky loser spots.
gogo
Legend
Mensik into the third round! He's had a good draw so far, but good for him.
Aabye5
G.O.A.T.
That's Alcaraz
James P
G.O.A.T.
18 year old American Nishesh Basavareddy (assuming of Indian descent?) had 8 ATP points going into the last two weeks, good enough for #1114 in the world. In the last two weeks he's qualified for one Challenger in Fairfield, made his first QF there (20 ATP points), then has gone on to the Tiburon Challenger and made the SF there, so far, beating another hot teenager prospect and #1 seeded Alex Michelsen in the process (at least another 30 ATP points).
Going to gain at least 50 points, good enough to leap up over 500 spots into the top 600. If he were to win the tournament this weekend, he'd jump into the top 450.
Going to gain at least 50 points, good enough to leap up over 500 spots into the top 600. If he were to win the tournament this weekend, he'd jump into the top 450.
Indian and certainly of Telugu origin.
Baseline_Bungle
Legend
Saw him live in Milan last year, when he sort of came out of nowhere to win the Bonfiglio. No overwhelming weapons, but very complete and smart player. Currently starting his sophomore season at Stanford, and already one of the top college players in the nation. (that's why he's only basically playing events in Northern California) Some of these results suggest he might think of turning pro, but he seems like a very academically-driven dude... no idea. My guess would be he'll definitely stay in school this year, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him stay til graduation.
FrankyRelax
Professional
In here for the Joao Fonseca hype. Kid is starting to destroy some of these grown men in Challengers.
I would venture to say he will win the Buenos Aires challenger playing how he's playing right now.
I would venture to say he will win the Buenos Aires challenger playing how he's playing right now.
Baseline_Bungle
Legend
You heard it here first!
Post in thread 'Who Will Be Top 10 At The End Of 2024' http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/inde...op-10-at-the-end-of-2024.760212/post-17782425
PS just mercilessly swept away Mager, into the semis of BA challenger.
gogo
Legend
Unfortunately he lost to Popko in straights, but I'll definitely be keeping my eye on him. He seems solid.You heard it here first!
Post in thread 'Who Will Be Top 10 At The End Of 2024' http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/inde...op-10-at-the-end-of-2024.760212/post-17782425
PS just mercilessly swept away Mager, into the semis of BA challenger.
tennisfan17
Professional
Wow haven't been back to this thread in a hot minute lol Mensik is a player to watch. Prizmic as well.
Baseline_Bungle
Legend
Fonseca with the main draw WC at the Rio ATP500...
FrankyRelax
Professional
He could make some serious moves up the charts if he wins a couple matches
Baseline_Bungle
Legend
"A couple of matches" seems like a very tough ask... If he could win a set or even hang close with a top 100 clay court specialist, that would already be impressive.
FrankyRelax
Professional
I have a hunch based on nothing, but i feel it could be a little bit of a coming out party with the home crowd backing him
FrankyRelax
Professional
I love it when my hunches are right. Liking this kid's game more and more.
FrankyRelax
Professional
Up to 343 in the live rankings with a win over Garin
albatros_forehand
Professional
Mensik straight settled Rubles. Oh wow. We have some concurrence here for the Sinners Razes.
Baseline_Bungle
Legend
Could be one of the greatest weeks in the teenage thread's history...
PS Down in Tunisia, 16yo Cinà is also into the semis of a futures for the first time.
PS Down in Tunisia, 16yo Cinà is also into the semis of a futures for the first time.
Moose Malloy
G.O.A.T.
James P
G.O.A.T.
Portuguese teenager Henrique Rocha wins his first ATP Challenger title (Murcia 75) at the age of 19.
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca is in the final of another ATP Challenger (Asuncion 75) trying to win his first title at the age of 17 later on today.
Good week for teenagers along with the wins in Miami Masters this week.
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca is in the final of another ATP Challenger (Asuncion 75) trying to win his first title at the age of 17 later on today.
Good week for teenagers along with the wins in Miami Masters this week.
James P
G.O.A.T.
Joao Fonseca with another good win, this time over Italian veteran Lorenzo Sonego, in Bucharest. Winnable match against the winner of Kovacevic or Albot next round. Still outside of Qually range for Roland Garros, and I'm unsure when that entry list is generated, but should be coming out very soon. Perhaps a last chance of breaking into the top 220 (would need a run to the SF at this tournament).
Baseline_Bungle
Legend
Have you ever actually seen him? Extremely weird technique...
The Guru
Legend
Yeah his forehand especially is quite strange but I always root for non European juniors to break through because getting stars from more places would be huge for the growth of the game. Nishikori and Osaka brought millions of dollars and people into the sport so I'm hoping we get a male player to carry on Nishikori's momentum.
James P
G.O.A.T.
Henry Bernet, 17, of Switzerland, has won his first two matches in his first ATP Challenger (125, at that) main draw and only his second professional tournament ever. Unranked coming in, he'll crack the top 1000 with those two wins. His second round win was over former top 100 clay specialist (this is a clay tournament) Peruvian Juan Pablo Varillas (career high #60).
Also this week, Matej Dodig, 19, of Croatia won his first ATP level match at the 250 in Umag.
Also this week, Matej Dodig, 19, of Croatia won his first ATP level match at the 250 in Umag.
James P
G.O.A.T.
Still early, but might want to keep an eye on 16 year old German, Justin Engel. He's now won two ITF (Futures) events this season. Won a first round match at a Challenger, too, against French veteran Pierre Hugues-Herbert, his highest ranked opponent to date (#138) earlier this month.
His first title, in May, made him the youngest German titleist since 2003:
His first title, in May, made him the youngest German titleist since 2003:
KingCarlitos
Hall of Fame
Fonseca is definitely the most promising teen rn, Never jumped on the Mensik hype train.
Why do I get Kral vibes with this account?
Anyway, true. The first real threat to Sincaraz is arrived.
KingCarlitos
Hall of Fame
I plead the fifth.
James P
G.O.A.T.
Just barely turned 17, Justin Engel just won his first ATP match in Almaty.
Baseline_Bungle
Legend
Absolutely exploded starting this summer. Extremely rare case of a kid cracking top 500 ATP before ever reaching top 50 junior. Between him and DDP, the Germans seem to have finally found a tennis future.
But of course it's early, very very early... (I remember when Rudy Molleker was penciled in as the no-doubt next superstar...)
Aabye5
G.O.A.T.
He won 4 ITF events this year, I think
James P
G.O.A.T.
Speaking of DDP, he made his first M25 final today, will face off against Daniel Rincon (2021 US Open Boy's titleist) for the title.
.. and today he won is first challenger game.. aged 17.
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