With several in the tennis community clamoring for a shorter schedule during the grueling season, ATP President Andrea Gaudenzi has finally broken his silence on the logic behind having ATP Masters 1000 events running for almost as long as Grand Slams.
An ATP Masters 1000 title is one of the most prestigious trophies a player can win on tour, second only to Grand Slam tournaments. However, these Masters events seem to take a toll on players due to the physical toll on players.
The 2025 Cincinnati Open saw several players retire due to exhaustion from heat and scheduling. Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz defeated rival Jannik Sinner to lift the title on Monday, although not without some controversy.
The former World No.1 faced an ailing Alexander Zverev in the semifinals, defeating the German who was visibly struggling. Alcaraz would go on to face defending champion Sinner in the final, only for the Italian to retire after trailing 0-5 in the first set.
