From UBITENNIS · Adam Addicott · · 1m
ATP Plans Shorter Season By Buying Events
ATP may buy ATP 500 events to shorten season, says Casper Ruud.
In brief
ATP may buy ATP 500 events to shorten season, says Casper Ruud. ATP considers buying some ATP 500 tournaments to end the season earlier and reduce player injury risks. Originally reported by UBITENNIS.
ATP Considers Buying Events
ATP may buy some ATP 500 tournaments to shorten the season by a few weeks.
Current Tournament Calendar
This year there were 16 atp 500 events, 29 250s and nine masters 1000s.
Player Calls for Shorter Season
Players want shorter season to reduce injury risks, with zverev and alcaraz criticizing the calendar.
“the calendar is going in the ‘wrong direction’”
ATP CEO Response
ATP CEO says off-season is too short and players need more rest time.
“it’s difficult to have a perfect calendar that fits everyone. ultimately, the players are an independent outlet, and they need to choose their schedule, and so we have no power over what they choose”
Saudi Arabia Plan
ATP plans new masters event in saudi arabia from 2028 to strengthen top tier.
“i think the plan is, as some of the players have been told about, that first of all, there will be a new masters event in saudi arabia from 2028 as we all know”
Future Calendar Changes
Tournaments will move or disappear, with better player compensation from saudi arabia.
“the plan is that the players will be compensated better financially because saudi arabia has bought the rights to the masters tournament and has paid a huge amount of money, which will benefit the players in the end”
In short
ATP considers buying some ATP 500 tournaments to end the season earlier and reduce player injury risks.
