The ATP referees' roster undergoes a significant change for 2026

With the new year, the ATP is also preparing changes, specifically in its team of chair umpires. For 2026, Spanish Nacho Forcadell will step down from this role as he has been promoted to a supervisor position. Meanwhile, Aurelie Tourte takes on a more formal role, and Mohamed Lahyani and Fergus Murphy are now senior chair umpires, a distinction that did not exist before.

Changes to ATP officiating team:

Like I speculated earlier, Nacho Forcadell is, indeed, promoted to a supervisor.
Aurelie Tourte acquires a more formal (mentoring?) role.
Mohamed Lahyani and Fergus Murphy are now "senior" chair umpires — this distinction didn't exist before. pic.twitter.com/xX55R8wswT

— Oleg S. (@AnnaK_4ever) December 31, 2025

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