Andrea Gaudenzi has been re-elected for a third term as chairman of the ATP, the governing body of men's professional tennis, extending his leadership until 2028. Since taking office in January 2020, he has overseen significant growth in player compensation and structural reforms. The re-election comes amid ongoing efforts to enhance the sport's commercial and competitive landscape.
The ATP announced on February 5, 2026, that Andrea Gaudenzi, an Italian former professional tennis player, has secured a third term as chairman, running through 2028. Gaudenzi first assumed the role in January 2020, during which time men's professional tennis has experienced notable expansion and financial gains.
Under his leadership, total annual player compensation at ATP-level events has increased by $100 million, reaching a record $269.6 million in 2025. When including Grand Slam tournaments, this figure rises to $400 million. Key reforms under the OneVision strategic plan have driven this growth, including tournament profit-sharing at ATP Masters 1000 events, which has distributed over $37 million to players in the past three years. From 2026, this model will extend to ATP 500 events.
The expansion of Masters 1000 events to 12 days has boosted compensation by 59% over three years and supported infrastructure upgrades in cities like Shanghai, Cincinnati, and Rome. Fan attendance hit a record 5.6 million across ATP Tour events in 2025. Additional measures include enlarging the Masters 1000 Bonus Pool to 30 players, valued at $21.5 million in 2026, and increasing Challenger Tour prize money by 167% since 2022 to $32.4 million.
Gaudenzi's tenure has also introduced financial securities like the ATP Pension Plan, now covering 300 players with projected contributions of $26 million in 2025, and the Baseline program guaranteeing minimum earnings for the top 250 players.
Despite player criticisms of the demanding calendar, Gaudenzi defended players' autonomy as independent contractors. In a statement, he said: “It’s an honour to continue serving the ATP – an organisation that has shaped my career since my time as a player on the Tour. When I reflect on what we’ve achieved, I see a sport with stronger foundations than ever, underpinned by record growth that speaks to tennis’s potential. Now is the time to keep pushing.”
Looking ahead, Gaudenzi will oversee a comprehensive product review focusing on rankings, compensation, calendar optimization, and event formats, aligning with the addition of a 10th ATP Masters 1000 in Saudi Arabia in 2028. The second phase of OneVision emphasizes deeper collaboration among tennis stakeholders.
