Overview
- Daniil Medvedev proposed that only the four Grand Slams and roughly 11 Masters 1000 events should carry ranking points, with ATP 500 and 250 tournaments offering none.
- He argues the change would ease player workload, shorten the effective season, and make it simpler to skip smaller events without rankings pressure.
- Medvedev cited late-season points chases for ATP Finals qualification and referenced Holger Rune’s Achilles rupture at an ATP 250 in Stockholm as evidence of risk.
- He acknowledged his plan is unlikely to be adopted, noting event licenses and revenue interests and saying the ATP would not have the funds to buy those rights.
- Under the current 52‑week system the best 18 events count (reduced from 19 in 2026), and while ATP leadership previously defended the calendar, plans discussed for 2028 include fewer 250s as the tour evaluates its schedule.