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ATP chairman releases new statement detailing big changes for the tour in 2028

The ATP Tour has unveiled sweeping reforms set to reshape men’s tennis starting in 2028, with chairman Andrea Gaudenzi outlining a bold restructuring of player compensation, rankings, scheduling, and competition formats. Among the most significant changes is a dramatic overhaul of player earnings, including a near-tripling of the ATP bonus pool to $50 million and the introduction of a $25 million year-end rankings bonus for the top 250 players, alongside a $30 million annual pension fund for 300 athletes.

The move directly addresses long-standing concerns about player burnout, particularly after a grueling 2026 season that saw top-ranked stars like Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Jack Draper, Arthur Fils, and Holger Rune miss time due to injuries. Gaudenzi’s plan also introduces a clearer tournament calendar, with dedicated category weeks and a new ATP Masters 1000 event in Saudi Arabia—scheduled for February—aimed at reinforcing the tour’s elite tier while giving players greater flexibility in managing their schedules.

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