Masters 1000 Archives

ATP Masters 1000 Explained: Tournaments, Ranking Points and How They Work

On: September 23, 2026

In: Instructional, Tournament Structures

Immediately below the Grand Slams sits the most prestigious regular tournament category on the ATP Tour: the ATP Masters 1000. There are nine Masters 1000 tournaments on the 2026 calendar, staged across North America, Europe and Asia. They bring together most of the leading men’s players and offer some ofContinue Reading

ATP 500 Events: Will They Become the New Fan Favourites?

By: Todd Scoullar

On: April 12, 2026

In: Features

With the Tokyo and Beijing 500 events taking place this week, it’s yet another example of how the ATP 500 events may be the best viewing experience for tennis fans. The ATP has long had a clear hierarchy about where the various level of events sit: Grand Slams at theContinue Reading