
The ATP and Italian Tennis Federation (FIT) on Thursday announced the new innovations and rules for the 2022 Intesa Sanpaolo Next Gen ATP Finals, the 21-and-under season finale to be played from 8-12 November in Milan.
The event, created to spotlight tennis’ rising talents, continues to evolve. Several of this year's innovations and rule changes are designed to enhance the flow of the game, including a quicker shot clock and one sit-down per set, while other innovations include off-court coaching and in-game analytics for players and coaches.
Look for the following at the Allianz Cloud in Milan in 2022:
Quicker Shot Clock
One Sit-Down Per Set
Three-Minute Warm-up
Off-Court Coaching
Enhanced Analytics:
Several innovations that have been introduced at the Intesa Sanpaolo Next Gen ATP Finals have gone on to be used on the main Tour, including:
Ross Hutchins, Tournament Director of the Intesa Sanpaolo Next Gen ATP Finals, said: "Since its first edition, this event has provided an incredible opportunity to promote the next generation of global icons, while also innovating for the future. We are proud that several innovations first tested in Milan have been implemented on the wider ATP Tour and look forward to continuing the raise the bar for the fans, the players and the sport."
The ATP Next Gen E-Series will also return in Milan. Learn more about the event and its live finals, which will be played on 12 November and broadcast on Twitch.
To learn more about the 2022 Intesa Sanpaolo Next Gen ATP Finals and to buy tickets, click here.