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Andrea Gaudenzi

Gaudenzi, during the last ATP Finals. Source: Getty

Gaudenzi defends two-week Masters 1000: "This model needs five years"

The ATP president's strong statements defending the highly criticized format and explaining why the ATP has implemented it in recent seasons.

Masters 1000. Do They Work? Source: Getty

No, the new Masters 1000 tournaments do not work

The new ATP formula, with week and a half tournaments, left lights and shadows... but its implementation in Canada and Cincinnati confirms that it definitely does not work.

Massimo Calvelli held the position of ATP CEO for five years. Source: Getty

Gaudenzi's right-hand man leaves the ATP: Are things changing?

Massimo Calvelli, who has been with Gaudenzi since the beginning and was the CEO of the ATP, is leaving the organization, leaving a big void. What will happen from now on?

Andrea Gaudenzi at the ATP Finals 2024. Photo: Getty

Gaudenzi Listens to Criticisms and Responds to Controversy about the Calendar's Demand

The ATP president will address the controversy regarding the constant change of balls but did not yield to criticism regarding the high number of tournaments per year. "Players can also choose to play fewer exhibitions"

Andrea Gaudenzi Contemplates Bringing Back Five-Set Finals in the ATP. Source: Getty.

The ATP director drops a bombshell: "What if we bring back the Masters 1000 finals to five sets?"

Andrea Gaudenzi is playing a major role this week at the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, where he shared some ideas he has in mind to improve our sport.