Next in line: Three young tennis players to watch

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Tennis is an exciting sport to watch, especially for enthusiasts like Vijaya Prakash Boggala who enjoys live matches. Aside from the great men and women who have been dominating the game, it's always fun to see young players on their way to becoming tennis stars. Here are three young tennis players who are poised to take over the sport in the next years.





Stefanos Tsitsipas

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Currently ranked #7 in the world, the 21-year-old Greek player is a breakout star and a legend in his country. Early in his career, he managed to beat Nadal, Djokovich, Federer, and other older players in the top 10 all in one year. For a guy his age, tennis fans are still surprised by his progress. It's safe to say that we can expect more from this prodigy.

Naomi Osaka

2018 was a breakout year for Japan's Naomi Osaka. Achieving the top spot in rankings this year and winning the Australia and US Open, the young phenom is just getting started. Tennis fans like Vijaya Prakash Boggala are eager to see her return to the court, especially in next year's Tokyo Olympics. As a player representing Japan, fans can expect that she will give her best for the country.

Alexander Zverev

Another player in his early 20s, Alexander Zverev seems to be ensuring his place in men's singles. Tennis aficionados are noticing the German player's capability to take the reins from the big three. In 2017 and 2018, he impressed with his performance in the ATP World Tour and by winning Master 1000 wins.

Vijaya Prakash Boggala writes medical abstracts for a living. He enjoys watching live sports such as cricket, basketball, and tennis. Subscribe to this blog for more updates.