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Andrea Gaudenzi, two byes in Masters 1000. Photo: gettyimages

The ATP would consider allowing the world's best to begin the Masters 1000 in the third round

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In the extensive press conference granted by Andrea Gaudenzi this Thursday in Turin, where he analyzed in detail the present and future of the ATP calendar, the possibility of granting two byes to the best players in the world at Masters 1000 tournaments was hinted at. In order to reduce the competition time for the top favorites, an exemption of two matches would be granted in these tournaments, giving them direct access to the third round.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La ATP se plantearía permitir que los mejores del mundo empezaran los Masters 1000 en tercera ronda

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The ATP Finals could leave Italy in 2027. Source: Getty

The ATP Finals could leave Italy in 2027

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Good news for Italy and bad news in the same line. The good news is that Turin will host the Nitto ATP Finals also in 2026, confirming the renewal for another season. This afternoon, Andrea Gaudenzi, the highest authority within the ATP, communicated this from the tournament. And the bad news? Starting from 2027, there is an uncertain future where no one really knows what direction things might take. Will they stay in Italy? Will they remain in Europe? We will have to wait a little longer to find out, but for now, it's clear that Turin is the right place.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Las ATP Finals podrían salir de Italia en 2027

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Andrea Gaudenzi explains why the Masters 1000 should be two weeks long. Photo: gettyimages

Gaudenzi doubles down on his bet on the two-week Masters 1000: "They give more money to tournaments and players"

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The complaints from many tennis players and fans regarding the proliferation of two-week Masters 1000 tournaments are becoming more intense and numerous, but Andrea Gaudenzi, ATP director, is clear that they want to continue in this direction and there is no turning back. In statements collected by universtennis.com, he explained the benefits of this competition format.

"These tournaments increase the time fans spend in the venues and generate the necessary income to drive the circuit at all levels. If this model is maintained for five or ten years, we will see an exponential growth in tournament and player incomes. Our priority is to better pay the players, and we have already doubled the prize money in Challengers compared to 2022. It's the major tournaments that enable these improvements," he warned.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Gaudenzi redobla su apuesta por los Masters 1000 de dos semanas: "Dan más dinero a torneos y tenistas"

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Andrea Gaudenzi, two byes in Masters 1000. Photo: gettyimages

The ATP would consider allowing the world's best to begin the Masters 1000 in the third round

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In the extensive press conference granted by Andrea Gaudenzi this Thursday in Turin, where he analyzed in detail the present and future of the ATP calendar, the possibility of granting two byes to the best players in the world at Masters 1000 tournaments was hinted at. In order to reduce the competition time for the top favorites, an exemption of two matches would be granted in these tournaments, giving them direct access to the third round.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La ATP se plantearía permitir que los mejores del mundo empezaran los Masters 1000 en tercera ronda

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The ATP Finals could leave Italy in 2027. Source: Getty

The ATP Finals could leave Italy in 2027

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Good news for Italy and bad news in the same line. The good news is that Turin will host the Nitto ATP Finals also in 2026, confirming the renewal for another season. This afternoon, Andrea Gaudenzi, the highest authority within the ATP, communicated this from the tournament. And the bad news? Starting from 2027, there is an uncertain future where no one really knows what direction things might take. Will they stay in Italy? Will they remain in Europe? We will have to wait a little longer to find out, but for now, it's clear that Turin is the right place.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Las ATP Finals podrían salir de Italia en 2027

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Andrea Gaudenzi explains why the Masters 1000 should be two weeks long. Photo: gettyimages

Gaudenzi doubles down on his bet on the two-week Masters 1000: "They give more money to tournaments and players"

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The complaints from many tennis players and fans regarding the proliferation of two-week Masters 1000 tournaments are becoming more intense and numerous, but Andrea Gaudenzi, ATP director, is clear that they want to continue in this direction and there is no turning back. In statements collected by universtennis.com, he explained the benefits of this competition format.

"These tournaments increase the time fans spend in the venues and generate the necessary income to drive the circuit at all levels. If this model is maintained for five or ten years, we will see an exponential growth in tournament and player incomes. Our priority is to better pay the players, and we have already doubled the prize money in Challengers compared to 2022. It's the major tournaments that enable these improvements," he warned.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Gaudenzi redobla su apuesta por los Masters 1000 de dos semanas: "Dan más dinero a torneos y tenistas"

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Opelka denounces that he has been threatened by Gaudenzi for signing the lawsuit against the ATP. Photo: Getty.

Opelka claims he has been threatened by Gaudenzi for signing the lawsuit against the ATP

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If true, this could be a game-changer in tennis. Due to the lawsuit against the ATP by the PTPA in which his name appears at the end, Reilly Opelka has received threats through another player, but the American claims it was sent by Andrea Gaudenzi, ATP president: "ATP president, Andrea Gaudenzi, sent an anonymous player to warn him that if he didn't withdraw his name from the lawsuit, Opelka would lose his pension and face millions of dollars in legal fees," the American explained to Front Office Sports. "Opelka stated that he was on a stationary bike on March 18 in the Miami Open locker rooms when a Players' Council member got on the bike next to his."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Opelka denuncia que ha sido amenazado por Gaudenzi por firmar la demanda a la ATP

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