A grass Masters 1000? The circuit star who says yes to this proposal

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The grass court season is the historical epicenter of each season on the ATP tour. In the warmth of the almost British summer, with temperatures and rains more friendly to the surface, Wimbledon guides and shines as a stage where footwork, variety, speed in serving, and attacking play rule. However, its structure has been crying out for a Masters 1000... and the players seem to agree with the idea.

It is the only carpet where tournaments of this category are not played, and it is worth remembering that, even before, the importance of the tournaments that make it up was lower. Until 2015, Queen's and Halle were 250-category events that did not seem so when you looked at their draws, full of big stars seeking preparation before the London tournament. Since then, the ATP increased this tour by a week, upgraded both events... but has not found the formula to achieve the coveted Masters 1000.

Tommy Paul weighs in and says yes to the proposal of a grass Masters 1000

Players who have historically been specialists on this surface have not had the opportunity to fill their showcases with big titles, with Wimbledon being the only one available to them. This is likely what Tommy Paul, one of the most skillful in dealing with the challenges of this carpet, might be thinking. In statements to Tennis 365 after reaching the quarterfinals at Queen's, the American was one of the most vocal in asking to give greater importance to tournaments on grass.

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"We talk about that all the time. A grass Masters 1000 would be great, certainly. It is the only surface where we do not have such a tournament. With the calendar, it is quite complicated. We complain that there are many tournaments, but here I am, asking for a grass Masters 1000, but I don't see why not. I think tennis, in a way, began to be played on this surface. It's tradition. I think we should have tournaments of all levels on this surface", straightforwardly stated the American. Do you agree with him? Balance or extra calendar saturation?

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