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The ATP chairman has just announced a major change to tennis that Carlos Alcaraz will agree with

The ATP Tour has announced sweeping reforms aimed at addressing player fatigue and improving sustainability for top-ranked athletes, with a focus on restructuring the ranking system and calendar. In a Q&A with the ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi, the Italian executive outlined key changes set to take effect in 2028, including dedicated weeks for ATP 250 and 500 events to reduce scheduling conflicts and a shift in points distribution.

The most significant adjustment targets the current system, where players can replace up to three weaker results from Masters 1000 events with better performances from lower-tier tournaments later in the season. This practice, Gaudenzi explained, creates unnecessary pressure to cram in extra matches after early losses, often at the cost of recovery.

The proposed overhaul will instead prioritize full credit for results at the biggest events, allowing players to plan their schedules around peak performances rather than chasing points. The move comes amid growing criticism from stars like Carlos Alcaraz, who has publicly questioned the tour’s demands, and follows a season marred by injuries and early retirements among elite players on both the ATP and WTA Tours.

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