ATP Breakthrough stars for 2025

These thrilling performances have catapulted these players to household name status in the sport. Jack Draper delivered a remarkable performance in the Miami Open to secure his first Masters title. Despite being an underdog, he won over the crowd with his impressive display. Meanwhile, Valentin Vacherot put on a masterclass performance to emerge victorious in the Shanghai Masters, achieving the biggest victory of his career and announcing his arrival on the global stage. Let’s examine the ATP Breakthrough stars for the 2025 season.

Jack Draper

Jack Draper started the year on a strong note, displaying exceptional form. Earlier in the season, he had achieved a top-20 global ranking, but a major title remained an elusive goal. At Indian Wells, the 23-year-old Draper delivered a thrilling performance, ending his drought and securing his first Masters title. This impressive display propelled him up the rankings, reaching as high as fourth worldwide. He came close to adding another Masters title, losing in the finals of the Doha and Madrid Open. In Grand Slam events, Draper’s performance was praiseworthy, reaching the fourth round in both the Australian and French Open. Despite his season being curtailed by injury, Draper showcased his outstanding skills to the world.

Joao Fonsesca

Joao Fonseca’s 2024 campaign culminated in a Next Gen ATP Finals victory, and he sustained his exceptional form into the new year. In February, Fonseca triumphed at the ATP 250 in Buenos Aires, breaking the record as the youngest South American champion in the ATP Tour era since 1990 at 18 years old. Moreover, Fonseca’s achievement in Basel in October cemented his status as the third-youngest ATP 500 champion in series history. Through these outstanding results, Fonseca concluded the year with a career-high ranking of 24, a remarkable turnaround considering his ranking was outside the top 100 at the start of the year.

Flavio Cobolli

Flavio Cobolli is among the players who have successfully established themselves this year. The 23-year-old Italian tennis player achieved a significant breakthrough by winning two ATP titles for the first time in his career. His first title was secured at the Tiriac Open, where he put in a dominant performance throughout the tournament. He then went on to win the Hamburg Open in Germany, claiming his second title of the year. Cobolli’s standout performances, however, were seen at the Wimbledon Open, where he reached the quarter-finals before being defeated by Novak Djokovic in a four-set match. Furthermore, Cobolli played a crucial role in Italy’s victory in the Davis Cup. His remarkable rise from outside the Top 100 to a year-end ranking of 22nd is a notable achievement.