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In case you hadn't noticed yet, something is changing in the ATP circuit, an ecosystem ruled by three lions for twenty years, where even the second line of battle was defined with Tsonga, Berdych, Wawrinka, Zverev, and company. Today, the landscape is very different, with two alpha males fighting at the top, a legend at a standstill, and a wardrobe with an extra depth that allowed us to see in 2024 twelve new individual champions. Twelve men who opened their track record and who we remember today.

Alejandro Tabilo - ATP 250 Auckland

The Chilean was the first to dust off his trophy this season, a couple of weeks were enough for him to lift the title in Auckland, starting from the qualifying rounds. He would then prove that it was no fluke, also conquering the ATP in Mallorca, reaching the semifinals in Rome or touching the top 25 for the first time. A sweet moment in Tabilo's tennis career, who now has to find the path to consistency.

Jiri Lehecka - ATP 250 Adelaide

Another player we had been talking about for a while and who also uncovered this season. At 22 years old and after leaving the United Cup without wins, the Czech removed the thorn in Auckland with his first championship. Watch out for the draw he had to face: Jarry in the quarterfinals, Korda in the semifinals, and Draper in the final. After making semis in Madrid, he was never the same, a pity that injuries didn't allow him to continue.

Luciano Darderi - ATP 250 Córdoba

From being practically unknown to being on everyone's lips during the Latin American clay court swing. The Italian revealed himself in Córdoba, a tournament where he entered from the qualifying rounds as #136 in the rankings, but no one could stop him. A curious final, where he met another qualifier like Bagnis. In his debut year to the general public, it was also shown how much he struggles outside clay courts.

Facundo Díaz Acosta - ATP 250 Buenos Aires

An Argentinian winning at home is always a reason for joy. In this case, it was Díaz Acosta's turn to crown himself in Buenos Aires thanks to a wildcard given by the organization. What a great decision! At 23 years old and being the #95 ATP, he could surprise Nico Jarry in the final, who had defeated Carlos Alcaraz. A shame that injuries and the absence of clay court tournaments tarnished his second part of the season.

Jordan Thompson - ATP 250 Los Cabos

One of the most experienced on this list, although at 29 years old, it means being at the peak of your career. He had always been a supporting actor, but the Australian wanted to show in 2024 what he is made of. Champion in Los Cabos, finalist in Atlanta, and an absolute protagonist in doubles, clinching the US Open alongside Max Purcell. The best season of his life, ending the year in the top 30 and already in his thirties as a human being. Will we see him take another step forward?

Jan-Lennard Struff - ATP 250 Munich

An example that at 33 years old, it's not too late to achieve goals. Struff needed almost an entire career to know how it feels to be a champion, but from what we've seen, we can say that it was worth it. The miracle happened at home, in Munich, defeating Botic Van de Zandschulp, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Holger Rune, and Taylor Fritz consecutively. What a tough draw! But the German, who was already #25 in the world, managed to break his ceiling at once. The fourth final was the charm, and that's why he earned the cover spot.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard - ATP 250 Lyon

The incredible story of this young man who started the season outside the top 200 and played Futures tournaments only to end up with two official titles and his name inside the top 30. Candidate for the most improved player of the season? Most likely. After winning three Challengers in the first four months, the big prize came in Lyon, but there was more to come. Round of 16 at Wimbledon and the first ATP 500 in Basel, at only 20 years old, with a serve designed to dominate them all.

Jack Draper - ATP 250 Stuttgart

It's also not surprising to see Draper on this list; in fact, for many, it comes late. At 22 years old and with a potential that is sky-high, the British player exited triumphantly in Stuttgart after defeating Tiafoe, Nakashima, and Berrettini in the final, no joke. Months earlier, he had lost in the Adelaide final, until the grass court swing finally brought him smiles. What happened next? Quarterfinals in Cincinnati, semifinals in the US Open, and a second title in the ATP 500 in Vienna. Straight into the top 15 and all of Great Britain excited.

Nuno Borges - ATP 250 Bastad

We don't know how many titles the Portuguese player will lift in his career, but we have no doubts that none will be as special as this one. Sure, Bastad is not the most emblematic event, but fate wanted Nuno Borges to be Rafa Nadal's opponent in the Spaniard's last professional final. And he won! Thus, he joined Federer, Djokovic, Murray, and Zeballos as the only ones who could defeat the Balearic in a clay court final. Straight into the history books.

Marcos Giron - ATP 250 Newport

It was also very special to see how another player in his thirties like Giron unlocked one of those unforgettable days. At 30 years old and being #46 in the rankings, the American will always carry the honor of having been the last champion of the ATP Newport, as in 2025 it will become a Challenger tournament. The help of Andre Agassi, who served as an advisor, was crucial to defeating his compatriot Michelsen in the final.

Juncheng Shang - ATP 250 Chengdu

The youngest on the list at just 19 years old, although he was already among the top 70 in the world rankings. It had to be in the Asian swing where Shang played his cards right, defeating Nishikori in the first round and Musetti in the final, so it wasn't an easy trophy handout either. Another bullet to feed that the 2005 generation has a lot to say in the future.

Benjamin Bonzi - ATP 250 Metz

We conclude the article with this Frenchman who is a regular on the Challenger circuit and, to the surprise of many, managed to make a mark in an event marked by withdrawals at the end of the season. Even so, it has to be won. At 28 years old, being #126 in the world and entering from the qualifying rounds, those were the ingredients. That's how he defeated Bautista, Ruud, or Norrie to become the champion in Metz. First ATP title and a ticket to the top 75.

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