Next Gen event off to rocky start

Critics slam tournament's 'sexist' draw

MILAN - The Next Gen ATP finals delivered all the promised drama even before a ball was hit, with organizers issuing apologies after Sunday's draw ceremony was blasted as "sexist".

The inaugural under-21 version of the ATP World Tour Finals opened on Tuesday in Milan, bringing together emerging stars tipped to rival Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.