Andrea Gaudenzi retains role as ATP Chairman

FLASHBACK: ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi tells Tennis Channel in 2020 that he hopes to "unite tennis once and for all"

ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi has been successfully re-elected to serve a second term, the ATP announced on Monday. Gaudenzi, who was first elected in January 2020, will now continue to serve in his position from 2024 through 2026.

“It’s an honour to be appointed for a second term as ATP Chairman, and continue serving the sport that has given me so much,” said Andrea Gaudenzi. “I’m proud of everything we’ve achieved since 2020, during a particularly challenging time for the world.”

During his tenure, the former Italian tennis pro helped the ATP Tour navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic and ushered in a number of reforms as part of its "OneVision" strategic plan.

Phase One, which came into effect in 2023, has already seen a US $37.5 million year-on-year increase in player compensation across the ATP Tour and Challenger Tour, under a new 50-50 profit-sharing formula that “aligns the interests of players and tournaments.”

Other OneVision reforms under Gaudenzi include the expansion of ATP Masters 1000 tournaments into two week events, as well as advances in leadership, integrity and member representation.

“OneVision has strengthened the ATP’s foundation, fostering a genuine partnership between players and tournaments,” Gaudenzi stated. “As we enter the second phase of our strategy, I am more convinced than ever that our sport has huge upside, and that we are well positioned to take advantage of the digital age.

“Together with the ATP Board and our members, I am committed to making our vision a reality in the coming years."

Phase Two of Gaudenzi’s strategic vision for the ATP Tour will bring the entity closer to the rest of tennis’ various governing bodies—dubbed “T-7”—with plans to further increase collaboration with the WTA Tour, ITF and the four Grand Slams.