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Andrea Gaudenzi has been re-elected as ATP Chairman for 2028

Since he took office, the annual compensation of ATP-level players has increased by $100 million.

February 05, 2026

The ATP today announced that Andrea Gaudenzi has been re-elected as Chairman. Gaudenzi will run for a third term until 2028, having held the position since January 2020.

Under Gaudenzi’s leadership, men’s tennis has grown like never before. Since he took office, the annual compensation of ATP-level players has increased by $100 million, reaching an all-time high of $269.6 million in 2025 and $400 million when Grand Slams are included.

A series of landmark changes introduced under OneVision, the ATP’s long-term strategic plan, has improved the fan experience, elevated top-level tour events, and aligned the interests of players and tournaments under the ATP.

In his third term at the helm of the organization, Gaudenzi will lead the Tour as it undertakes a complete overhaul of the brand, which is expected to be implemented in 2028 to coincide with the launch of the 10th ATP Masters 1000 in Saudi Arabia. The review will focus on four key areas: standards, compensation structure, calendar optimization and event format.

Andrea Gaudenzi, Chairman of the ATPhe said: “It is an honor to continue to work for the ATP – an organization that has shaped my career since I was a player on the Tour. When I think about what we have achieved, I see a game with stronger foundations than ever, supported by the growth of tennis records and power.”

“Now is the time to keep pushing. The second phase of OneVision is about consolidating our dominance, adaptability and agility, because our game is undeniably stronger when we move forward together. Thank you to the ATP Board and our members for continuing to trust us.”

Among the most impactful changes of Gaudenzi’s tenure was the introduction of tournament profit sharing at the ATP Masters 1000 events—a landmark change supported by financial transparency for players through tournament financial audits. Over the past three years, it has distributed more than $37 million to players. From 2026, tournament profit sharing will extend to ATP 500 events using a new model designed for that category, further strengthening the understanding between players and tournaments and ensuring that athletes share directly in the growth of the sport.

The expansion of the ATP Masters 1000 events to 12 days has increased the total compensation at this level by 59% in just three years, creating more profit opportunities for a wider group of players. It has also opened major infrastructure investments in Shanghai, Cincinnati, Madrid, Rome, Paris, and more, improving player conditions and driving a record 5.6 million fans to all ATP Tour events by 2025.

The expansion of the Masters 1000 Bonus Pool, from 12 to just 30 players, also increased compensation, reaching a record $21.5 million in 2026, and is expected to increase significantly from 2028. Meanwhile the ATP 500 Bonus Pool, newly created for 2032020, stands at $20320207 million.

On the ATP Challenger Tour, total prize money has increased 167% from 2022 to $32.4 million in 2026, paving the way for the next generation of players.

Revenue growth was supported by the establishment of Tennis Data Innovations (TDI) in 2021 and the consolidation of media rights under ATP Media. Together, these programs have helped increase the commercial value of the Tour’s media and data, 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 an estimated $26 million in 2025, up from $12.7 million in 2019. The introduction of Baseline further strengthened financial security by guaranteeing a minimum wage for the Top 250 for the first time in history.

Looking ahead, the second phase of OneVision focuses on deepening the collaboration between the T-7 (ATP, WTA, ITF, and the four Grand Slams) to increase the growth potential of tennis.

After a successful professional career on the ATP Tour, where he won three ATP titles and reached a career high of 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 from the International University of Monaco. He went on to build a successful business career over the next 18 years across sports marketing, entertainment, data, technology and media, before returning to tennis.