Daniil Medvedev supports ATP changes to tournament structure ahead of 2028
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Daniil Medvedev expressed support for proposed changes to the ATP Tour structure during a press conference in Astana, Kazakhstan. ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi recently outlined plans to emphasize Grand Slams and Masters 1000 events, aiming to reduce the tournament calendar's demands on players. Medvedev, currently preparing for his match at the Almaty Open, highlighted the need for greater importance on larger tournaments to ease the pressure of competing in numerous events. He believes adjustments to the schedule could improve player focus and performance. The changes are part of a broader ATP initiative expected to reshape the tour by 2028.
- •ATP proposes to emphasize Grand Slams and Masters 1000 events.
- •Medvedev is competing at the Almaty Open as the defending champion.
- •Gaudenzi's changes aim to reduce pressure on players from a packed calendar.
- •Adjustments include scrapping weaker result replacement for ranking points.
- •Concerns over the extended format of Masters 1000 events remain unaddressed.
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"Last week, ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi announced plans to overhaul the ATP’s infrastructure in 2028. The Italian, who assumed the post in 2020, announced proposed...
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