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ATP sets 2028 blueprint: $350M player funding, ranking overhaul
ATP proposes $350 million annual player compensation by 2028 with ranking reforms and calendar changes.
In brief
ATP proposes $350 million annual player compensation by 2028 with ranking reforms and calendar changes. ATP plans to allocate $350 million yearly to players by 2028 through ranking system adjustments and a dedicated tournament calendar. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
ATP sets 2028 blueprint
ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi published an open letter proposing $350 million annual player compensation by 2028.
Bonus pool doubles to $50m
The ATP Bonus Pool would rise from $21.5 million to $50 million annually for top players.
Career support for top 250
An additional $25 million annually supports players finishing inside the Top 250 of the PIF ATP Rankings.
Pension and retirement benefits
Approximately $30 million annually covers enhanced pension and retirement benefits for 300 players.
Rankings system reweighting
Rankings would prioritize major events to reduce the incentive for players to add tournaments after poor results.
Dedicated weeks by category
The calendar would group events into dedicated weeks by category with fewer ATP 250 tournaments.
Saudi Arabia as 10th Masters 1000
Saudi Arabia becomes the 10th Masters 1000 event in the 2028 ATP calendar.
Here's the gist
ATP plans to allocate $350 million yearly to players by 2028 through ranking system adjustments and a dedicated tournament calendar.
