ATP Proposes $350 Million in Player Payments Starting 2028

As part of the ATP's initiative, centralized payments to athletes are expected to surpass $100 million from 2028. When combined with prize money and profit sharing, total compensation for players could reach the projected $350 million.

The ATP also plans to enhance the men's tour bonus pool from $21.5 million to $50 million. An additional $25 million will be allocated to support players who finish the season ranked in the top 250, while $30 million annually will be set aside for pension payments for 300 players.

ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi stated that the organization aims to increase support for players, helping them manage expenses associated with touring. He emphasized that rising revenues in tennis should generate more opportunities for athletes.

In terms of ranking adjustments, the ATP seeks to assign greater value to results from major tournaments, thus reducing the motivation for players to chase ranking points at other events following poor performances. Proposed changes to the tournament calendar include designated weeks for specific categories, which will feature a new ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Saudi Arabia. The ATP affirmed that players will continue to have the opportunity to compete across all tour levels.

Players have voiced concerns over the current 11-month season, citing inadequate recovery time and increased risks of fatigue and injuries. In response, the ATP will assess the long-term structure of competitions, including potential modifications to doubles draws. Funds saved from these adjustments may be reallocated to support qualifiers and early-round participants in singles events. The final package of proposals is set to be presented at the year-end meetings in Turin.