Draw made for 2024 ITF World Tennis Tour Junior Finals in Chengdu
The draw has been made for the 2024 ITF World Tennis Tour Junior Finals – the junior equivalent of the ATP and WTA Finals.
The ITF Junior Finals is a prestigious showpiece event which sees 16 of the world's best junior players (eight boys and eight girls) do battle at the Sichuan International Tennis Centre in Chengdu.
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The eight boys and eight girls have been split into two groups of four, with the top two in each group advancing to the semi-finals following three days of round-robin matches, which begin on Wednesday.
Boys
| Group A | Group B |
| Rafael Jodar (ESP) | Luca Preda (ROU) |
| Mees Rottgering (NED) | Maxim Mrva (CZE) |
| Jan Kumstat (CZE) | Charlie Robertson (GBR) |
| Hayden Jones (AUS) | Kim Jangjun (KOR) |
Girls
| Group A | Group B |
| Emerson Jones (AUS) | Tyra Caterina Grant (USA) |
| Wakana Sonobe (JPN) | Laura Samson (CZE) |
| Jeline Vandromme (BEL) | Mika Stojsavljevic (GBR) |
| Antonia Vergara Rivera (CHI) | Kristina Pencikova (USA) |
The winner of each event will earn 850 ranking points, which could make a significant difference in the race to finish 2024 as the year-end No. 1 boy and girl. It is important to note that a higher ITF Junior year-end ranking will enable players to access higher-level professional tournament opportunities through the ITF Junior Accelerator Programme in 2025.
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Players will also benefit from travel grants to support their future progression to professional tennis. The 2024 winners will receive up to $19,000 USD, with grants staggered through to those in eighth position who will receive a minimum of $6,000 USD.
The ITF Junior Finals really is an esteemed event and far more than a tennis tournament. Players are immersed in Chinese culture and participate in activities away from the court, with the event showcasing to players what life as a pro is like. Players have already attempted dumpling-making, while tomorrow they will visit the Chengdu panda sanctuary.