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Basavareddy welcomes Cervara to group as gamers prepared for Jeddah begin
Californian praises Medvedev’s former coach, who has joined him for the Subsequent Gen ATP Finals introduced by PIF, which begins Wednesday in Jeddah
December 14, 2025
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Nishesh Basavareddy is joined in Jeddah by coach Gilles Cervara.
By ATP Workers
Three days and counting.
With the Subsequent Gen ATP Finals introduced by PIF set to start Wednesday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, American Nishesh Basavareddy was among the many 20-and-under rising stars who received a style for circumstances on the King Abdullah Sports activities Metropolis Sunday.
The Newport Seashore, California, native is again for the eight-player match for the second 12 months, however with coach Gilles Cervara in his field for the primary time. The 20-year-old requested the Frenchman, the previous longtime coach of Daniil Medvedev, to hitch his group firstly of December.
“Clearly he had a protracted and profitable partnership with Daniil, who was a very good participant earlier than they began working collectively, however they did numerous nice issues collectively,” Basavareddy advised ATPTour.com.
“I assumed that have on the highest degree may assist me the place I’m at in my profession. It’s not simply the tennis; he’s considering all points. He’s diligent {and professional} in areas resembling vitamin and health and that can assist me.”
Croatian Dino Prizmic, a two-time ATP Challenger Tour title winner this 12 months, practised with Spanish 19-year-old Rafael Jodar, who certified for Jeddah after profitable three Challengers within the closing three months of the season. Each gamers are making their match debuts.
Belgium’s Alexander Blockx, who stands 6’4”, hit a collection of crushing forehands throughout his session with Norwegian Nicolai Budkov Kjaer, a four-time Challenger Tour champion this season.
German 18-year-old Justin Engel practised with countryman and former Prime 100 participant Michael Kohlmann.
The draw and Day 1 schedule will likely be made afterward Sunday.
All eight gamers compete on the three days of group play Wednesday by way of Friday, with the semi-finals Saturday and the ultimate Sunday.
Previous winners of the match embody Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
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