The world of tennis has experienced serious changes in the last few years, and the leaders of the ATP Tour are trying to introduce changes in the near future with the aim of improving their events and attracting more attention to this sport.
One of the main problems in the world of tennis is the extended format of the Masters 1000 tournaments, and among the players who are dissatisfied with such changes is the Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas.
As a player who has dealt with injuries for years, Tsitsipas has revealed that the biggest frustration lies in the fact that while they are being forced to play more and do more matches, the prize pool remains the same.
“The most frustrating part about this is, okay, you’re making us work more, which is fine. Make us work more, but at least increase prize money.
I got promised back in the day when I had an interview with the chairman of the ATP. He shared with me the ‘one vision’ thing, and it all seemed alright when he was presenting it and sharing it with me.
But there hasn’t been a significant change with prize money and compensation for players for getting to play more."- he said, as quoted by The Tennis Gazette.
ATP governing bodies want progress
According to the Greek tennis player, he is aware of the reasons why leaders make such moves, because they want to achieve growth, sell more tickets and ensure significant progress in tennis.
However, Tsitsipas is also aware that this entails serious consequences, such as fatigue and injuries, stressing that 2025 was the year with the highest number of withdrawals on the ATP Tour.
He points out that it is inhumane to go from one tournament to another and that it is necessary to be fresh in order to play at the highest level.
Tsitsipas emphasizes that Masters 1000 tournaments do not have to last seven days, but it is important to find a balance and set reasonable limits. However, the leaders of the ATP Tour do not seem to want to significantly change the rules in the future, sticking to their existing rules and procedures.
