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ATP Tour
Current season2024 ATP Tour
SportTennis
Founded1990
CeoAndrea Gaudenzi
CountriesWorldwide
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States
Most champsNovak Djokovic (singles, 7 ATP Finals titles), Mike Bryan (doubles, 5 ATP Finals titles)
TvESPN, Tennis Channel, Eurosport, beIN Sports, Amazon Prime Video
Related compsGrand Slam tournaments, ATP Challenger Tour, ITF Men's World Tennis Tour
Websiteatptour.com

ATP Tour. The ATP Tour is the premier worldwide professional tennis circuit organized by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for male players. It comprises tournaments across multiple tiers, including the prestigious ATP Finals and ATP Masters 1000 events, alongside Grand Slam tournaments which are operated by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) but award ranking points. The tour's structure, ranking system, and governance shape the annual competition for the coveted year-end world No. 1 ranking.

History

The tour was established in 1990, marking a significant reorganization of men's professional tennis by unifying previously separate events under the ATP's administration. This followed the "1990 ATP Tour" launch, which ended a period of conflict with the Masters Grand Prix circuit run by the Men's Tennis Council. Key figures in its formation included players like Ivan Lendl and executives such as Hamilton Jordan. The tour has undergone several format changes, notably the 2009 rebranding as the "ATP World Tour" and a subsequent simplification to "ATP Tour" in 2019. Landmark seasons include the 2000 Masters Cup in Lisbon and the 2009 introduction of the current ATP Masters 1000 nomenclature.

Structure and governance

The ATP Tour is governed by the Association of Tennis Professionals, with its headquarters in London and operational base in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The ATP Board of Directors includes representatives for tournament owners and players, with current Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi overseeing strategic direction. The tour's calendar is structured around the ATP Rankings system, mandating player participation in certain elite events. Key operational partners include Hawkeye Innovations for electronic line-calling and data firms like SAP. The structure is designed to balance the interests of stakeholders at tournaments like the Italian Open and the Shanghai Masters.

Tournaments

The ATP Tour calendar features over 60 tournaments in more than 30 countries, categorized by ranking points and prize money. The top tier includes the season-ending ATP Finals, traditionally held in cities like Turin and previously London. The nine ATP Masters 1000 events are mandatory for top players and include the Indian Wells Masters, Miami Open, and Monte-Carlo Masters. The ATP 500 series and ATP 250 series comprise the next levels, featuring events such as the Dubai Tennis Championships and the Swiss Indoors in Basel. All tournaments feed into the same ATP Rankings points structure.

Rankings and rankings points

The ATP Rankings are a 52-week, rolling points system that determines tournament seeding and entry. Points are awarded based on performance at all ATP Tour events, Grand Slam tournaments, and the ATP Finals. The number of points varies by tournament category: a Grand Slam champion earns 2000 points, an ATP Masters 1000 winner gains 1000, while ATP 500 series and ATP 250 series titles confer 500 and 250 points respectively. The year-end world No. 1 is the player leading the rankings after the ATP Finals, a feat achieved repeatedly by legends like Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.

Records and statistics

Novak Djokovic holds the record for most year-end No. 1 finishes. The record for most singles titles is held by Jimmy Connors (109), while in doubles, Mike Bryan leads with 124 team titles. Roger Federer holds the record for most ATP Finals singles championships. Consecutive weeks at No. 1 is a record held by Roger Federer (237). Notable season records include Novak Djokovic's three separate years holding all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously and Rafael Nadal's dominance at the French Open contributing to his ATP Tour clay-court records.

Relationship with other tours

The ATP Tour exists within a broader tennis ecosystem. It awards points for the Grand Slam tournaments—Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open—though these are organized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and national bodies. It is the primary feeder to the Davis Cup, the ITF's premier national team competition. Below it, the ATP Challenger Tour and the ITF's ITF Men's World Tennis Tour serve as developmental circuits. The ATP also collaborates with the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) on combined events like the Miami Open and oversees the ATP Cup team competition.

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