Nitto ATP Finals
Doubles stars prepared for Nitto ATP Finals
Eight groups competing for the celebrated year-end trophy
November 09, 2024
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L-R [front to back] Marcelo Arevalo, Mate Pavic, Horacio Zeballos, Marcel Granollers, Simone Bolelli, Andrea Vavassori, Nikola Mektic, Wesley Koolhof, Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden, Jordan Thompson, Max Purcell, Tim Puetz, Kevin Krawietz, Henry Patten, Harri Heliovaara.
By ATP Workers
The doubles stars of the 2024 Nitto ATP Finals gathered on Saturday for Media Day, throughout which they took the Official Doubles Photograph on the Inalpi Enviornment.
Marcelo Arevalo/Mate Pavic headline the draw and can compete in The Bob Bryan group with Italians Simone Bolelli/Andrea Vavassori, Rohan Bopanna/Matthew Ebden, and Kevin Krawietz/Tim Puetz. Second seeds Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos high the Mike Bryan Group with Wesley Koolhof/Nikola Mektic, Max Purcell/Jordan Thompson, and Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten. All will compete for the title in Turin, beginning on Sunday.
“Since January in Australia, every milestone has led us to this pinnacle in Turin and we eagerly anticipate the beginning of play on Sunday,” mentioned Ross Hutchins, Chief Tour Officer of the ATP Tour. “The NATPF units the best requirements throughout all areas—participant expertise, manufacturing excellence, and fan engagement—and at this time’s opening of the Fan Village additional underscores this dedication.
“Congratulations to every of our gamers; qualifying among the many Prime eight is an excellent achievement and you’ve got absolutely earned this stage. As we put together for doubles’ largest showcase of the 12 months, we want all gamers the perfect.”
Photograph Credit score: Corinne Dubreuil/ATP Tour
Earlier within the day, the gamers took to stage within the newly renovated Fan Village, answering questions and signing autographs in entrance of a packed crowd.
“I’m tremendous excited to be competing on the Nitto ATP Finals,” Arevalo mentioned. “I feel it’s the principal objective of the gamers initially of the 12 months to be at the most effective occasion of the ATP. I’m tremendous grateful to be right here, I’m tremendous excited. I wish to begin competing already. Due to my companion Mate [Pavic] too, as a result of with out him, this could not be attainable. Additionally congratulations to all of the groups right here.”
Motion commences on Sunday, when Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektic open proceedings towards Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson in The Mike Bryan Group.
