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Draper holds off Khackanov to take title in Vienna

British number one Jack Draper celebrated his second ATP title following a tense straight-sets victory over Karen Khachanov in the final of the Erste Bank Open.

Tennis • 27 Oct 24

The PIF will now become the official naming partner of the men's rankings

ATP agrees multi-year deal with Saudi Arabia's PIF

The ATP Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) have signed a multi-year strategic partnership in a move highlighting the growing influence of the Gulf nation on global sport.

Tennis • 28 Feb 24

The ATP says prize money at the five expanded tournaments will jump by more than 35% between 2022 and 2025

Players and tournaments to share profits in ATP reform

Players and tournaments will share profits 50-50 from 2023 on the men's ATP Tour while total prize money will surge thanks to an agreed expansion of top-tier tournaments, the global governing body of the men's tennis circuit has announced.

Tennis • 09 Jun 22

"I'm not supportive of players getting banned"

Murray not supportive of Wimbledon's Russian player ban

Andy Murray is "not supportive" of the Government's plan to ban Russian and Belarusian players from Wimbledon but added there was no "right answer" to the difficult situation.

Tennis • 02 May 22

"We welcome the outcome of Monday's hearing"

ATP declare Djokovic saga 'damaging on all fronts'

The events that led to Novak Djokovic being held in an immigration detention center after arriving in Melbourne for the Australian Open amid a dispute over his Covid-19 vaccine medical exemption have been described as "damaging on all fronts," by the ATP.

Tennis • 10 Jan 22

Christian Harrison in action during his win over Gianluca Mager yesterday

US tennis player fined for refusing masked interview

American tennis player Christian Harrison has been fined $3,000 by the ATP after refusing to take part in a compulsory on-court interview at the Delray Beach Open in Florida as it required him to wear a mask.

Tennis • 12 Jan 21

ATP events in Hamburg, Bastad, Newport, Los Cabos, Gstaad, Umag, Atlanta and Kitzbuhel will not go ahead as scheduled

ATP and ITF extend suspension of tennis events

The ATP Tour and International Tennis Federation (ITF) have extended their suspensions of professional tennis until 31 July due to the Covid-19 pandemic, both bodies announced.

Tennis • 15 May 20

Roger Federer called for the two bodies to be merged

WTA chief backs ATP merger concept

Women's Tennis Association chief Steve Simon supports the concept of a merger with the men's Association of Tennis Professionals Tour but warned financial disparity would at least initially be a consequence.

Tennis • 06 May 20

Roger Federer wields huge power on and off the court

Federer calls for ATP & WTA to join forces

Roger Federer believes the ATP and WTA tours should be merged in order to ensure tennis emerges stronger from the coronavirus pandemic.

Tennis • 22 Apr 20

Sofia Shapatava is one of the players struggling to make ends meet

Tennis players call for financial support

More than 650 people have signed a petition calling for struggling tennis players to be given financial help during the coronavirus crisis.

Tennis • 26 Mar 20

Lee Duck-hee: "People made fun of me for my disability. They told me I shouldn't be playing."

Deaf South Korean player Lee Duck-hee breaks new ground

Lee Duck-hee became the first deaf player to win an ATP Tour main draw match when the South Korean defeated Henri Laaksonen 7-6(4) 6-1 in the first round of the Winston-Salem Open.

Tennis • 20 Aug 19

Lucas Pouille raises his hands in victory

Pouille claims first ATP title in Metz

Frenchman Lucas Pouille claimed his first ATP title by beating Austrian top seed Dominic Thiem 7-6(5) 6-2 in the Moselle Open final in Metz, France on Sunday.

Tennis • 25 Sep 16

Rafael Nadal: 'I have the same motivation, the same spirit to keep improving my tennis'

Nadal defeats Wawrinka at ATP World Tour Finals

Rafael Nadal claimed revenge against Stan Wawrinka to set up a clash with Andy Murray at the ATP World Tour Finals.

Tennis • 17 Nov 15

The Arthur Ashe Stadium currently hosts the US Open men's singles final on a Monday

ATP calls for rethink on US Open final

The ATP has criticised the United States Tennis Association's decision to extend the US Open by a day next year to feature a Monday men's singles final.

Tennis • 17 Dec 12

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