The ATP today announced that Andrea Gaudenzi has been re-elected as Chairman. Gaudenzi will serve a third term through 2028, having held the position since January 2020.
Under Gaudenzi’s leadership, men’s professional tennis has undergone a period of unprecedented growth. Since the start of his tenure, total annual ATP-level player compensation has risen by $100 million, reaching an all-time high of $269.6 million in 2025 and $400 million when combined with the Grand Slams.
A series of landmark reforms introduced under OneVision, the ATP’s long-term strategic plan, have enhanced the fan experience, elevated the Tour’s top-tier events, and aligned the interests of players and tournaments under the ATP.
In his third term at the helm of the organisation, Gaudenzi will lead the Tour as it undertakes a comprehensive product review, expected to be implemented in 2028 to coincide with the introduction of a 10th ATP Masters 1000 in Saudi Arabia. The review will focus on four key areas: rankings, compensation structure, calendar optimisation and event format.
Andrea Gaudenzi, ATP Chairman, said: “It’s an honour to continue serving the ATP – an organisation that has shaped my career since my time as a player on the Tour. When I reflect on what we’ve achieved, I see a sport with stronger foundations than ever, underpinned by record growth that speaks to tennis’s potential.
“Now is the time to keep pushing. The second phase of OneVision is about unifying our governance, adapting and becoming more agile, because our sport is undeniably stronger when we move forward together. Thank you to the ATP Board and our members for their continued trust and support.”
Among the most impactful reforms of Gaudenzi’s tenure has been the introduction of tournament profit-sharing at ATP Masters 1000 events—a landmark reform underpinned by financial transparency for the players through tournament financial auditing. Over the past three years, it has distributed more than $37 million to players. From 2026, tournament profit-sharing will expand to ATP 500 events through a new model tailored to that category, further strengthening alignment between players and tournaments and ensuring athletes share more directly in the sport’s growth.
The expansion to 12-day ATP Masters 1000 events has increased total compensation at this level by 59% in just three years, creating more earning opportunities for a wider cohort of players. It has also unlocked major infrastructure investments in Shanghai, Cincinnati, Madrid, Rome, Paris, and more, improving conditions for players and driving record fan attendance of 5.6 million across ATP Tour events in 2025.
The expansion of the Masters 1000 Bonus Pool, from just 12 to 30 players, has further boosted compensation, reaching a record $21.5 million in 2026, and is set to rise significantly further from 2028. Meanwhile the ATP 500 Bonus Pool, newly created in 2023, stands at $3.07 million in 2026.
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On the ATP Challenger Tour, total prize money has increased by 167% since 2022 to a record $32.4 million in 2026, strengthening the pathway for the next generation of players.
Revenue growth has been underpinned by the creation of Tennis Data Innovations (TDI) in 2021 and aggregation of media rights under ATP Media. Together, these initiatives have helped to maximise the commercial value of the Tour’s media and data assets, contributing to record revenue levels.
Additional achievements under Gaudenzi’s leadership include the expansion of the ATP Pension Plan to cover 300 players, with total contributions reaching a projected $26 million in 2025, up from $12.7 million in 2019. The introduction of Baseline has further strengthened financial security by guaranteeing minimum earnings for the Top 250 for the first time in history.
Looking ahead, the second phase of OneVision focuses on deepening collaboration between the T-7 (ATP, WTA, ITF, and the four Grand Slams) to maximise tennis’ growth potential.
Following a successful professional career on the ATP Tour, during which he won three ATP titles and reached a career-high World No. 18 in the PIF ATP Rankings, Gaudenzi obtained a law degree from the University of Bologna, Italy, followed by a Master of Business Administration at the International University of Monaco. He went on to forge a successful career in business over the next 18 years across sports marketing, entertainment, data, technology and media, before returning to tennis.
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