UTS Grand Final Groups confirmed with Holger RUNE and Jack DRAPER set to clash in London before Christmas

The groups have been announced for the upcoming Ultimate Tennis Showdown Grand Final in London, with the event slated to run from December 15-17, 2023.

The event's two youngest competitors, 20-year old Holger Rune and 21-year old Jack Graper are both paired in Group B, and will face each other in a clash that has many excited. Both men have immense potential, with people believing they are set to define the future of tennis over the next few years.

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Although Draper is making his UTS debut in London, Rune will be returning to the Tour for the first time since 2020, when he started his pro career as a 17-year-old with a one-match appearance. Both men are coming off strong performances, with Rune making the ATP Finals whereas home favorite Draper comes in off the back of a final run in Sofia and a close Davis Cup loss to Serbia.

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The tournament will see eight players from the year competing in two groups of four, with the top two from each group moving on to the Final Four stage. The players have been announced, with the group division listed below.

Group A

• Andrey “Rublo” Rublev
• Casper “The Iceman” Ruud
• Diego “El Peque” Schwartzman
• Benoit “The Rebel” Paire

Group B

• Holger “The Viking” Rune
• Jack “The Power” Draper
• Alexander “The Bublik Enemy” Bublik
• Gael “La Monf” Monfils