The 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals are set to commence, with the opening match featuring sixth seed Nishesh Basavareddy against third seed Dino Prizmic. The tournament, taking place at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will see the two players face off in a round-robin encounter.
Basavareddy, ranked 167th in the world, has had a mixed season, reaching a career-high of 99 earlier in the year. The American player broke through in Australia, reaching the semifinals of the ATP 250 event in Auckland. However, he struggled to maintain momentum on the main tour, facing early exits in subsequent tournaments. Despite this, Basavareddy has performed well on the Challenger tour, reaching multiple quarterfinals and eventually qualifying for the year-end event.
Prizmic, ranked 128th in the world, has had a more consistent season on the Challenger tour, winning two events and finishing as runner-up in three. The 20-year-old Croatian player will be looking to carry this form into the Next Gen ATP Finals.
This encounter will be the first meeting between Basavareddy and Prizmic, with their head-to-head record currently standing at 0-0. The odds suggest a closely contested match, with Prizmic marginally favored to win. Both players have been out of action since early October, with Basavareddy holding a 5-5 win-loss record and Prizmic holding a 1-3 record since the US Open.
Given the statistics and recent form, Prizmic’s aggressive style may give him a slight edge in the match. The odds markets reflect this, pricing Prizmic as a marginal favorite. A close match is expected, with the possibility of the encounter going to four sets.
The 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals will be broadcast live on various channels, including the Tennis Channel in the USA, Sky UK in the UK, and TSN in Canada. The tournament offers a significant prize money of $2,101,250, making it an important event for the young players involved. With the competition set to be fierce, Basavareddy and Prizmic will be looking to make a strong start to the tournament.
