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$1.3 million has been distributed to 26 eligible players in the first year of Baseline, the ATP’s pioneering financialsecurity programme
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Initiative to expand in 2025, enhancing players’ ability to invest in their careers and make a sustainable livingfrom the sport
LONDON – The ATP has confirmed a total $1.3 million has been distributed to 26 players in the first year of Baseline. Launchedin 2024 on a three-year trial basis, the initiative has guaranteed minimum earnings for Top 250 players for the first time in tennis history.
The total $1.3 million has been distributed to eligible players under Baseline’s three pillars: Minimum Guarantee, Income Protection and Newcomer Investment.
Baseline has introduced guaranteed minimum income levels for the Top 250 ranked singles players, providing a financial safety netirrespective of on-court performance. In 2024, a total of 17 players benefited from Minimum Guarantee, with ATP stepping in tocover the shortfall where prize money earnings finished below minimum thresholds.
ATP will raise the guaranteed minimum thresholds in 2025: to $200,000 (up from $150,000) for singles players ranked 101-175, and$100,000 (up from $75,000) for players ranked 176-250. The threshold for Top 100 will remain at $300,000. The new thresholds meanthat all players who finished 2024 in the Top 250 will earn a minimum of $100,000 in 2025, provided they play a minimum of 15 events.
In 2024, the Income Protection pillar supported a total of three players overcoming injury setbacks, financially supporting their recovery and return to the Tour.
Seven players benefited under the final pillar, Newcomer Investment. Targeting players who have broken into the Top 125 for the firsttime, this support enables rising stars to invest in their careers and break onto the ATP Tour.
ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi said: “Baseline is a game-changer for the economics of a tennis player. We’re giving players thefinancial support they need to overcome challenges and build a sustainable career – whether they’re navigating injuries, setbacks inperformance, or entering the Tour for the first time. With $1.3 million distributed to players in year one of Baseline, the impact is alreadyclear. And, with expansions set for 2025, this is just the beginning.”
ATP Player Bernabé Zapata Miralles said: “As a professional tennis player, you’re focused on results. Relying on your performanceto succeed can be difficult, especially when dealing with setbacks like injuries. With Baseline, we now have the comfort we need toimprove, without the pressure of financial uncertainty. It’s a ground-breaking effort by the ATP to improve the support provided toplayers, and I’m excited to see the programme expand.”
ATP Player Hamad Medjedovic said: “Breaking onto the ATP Tour is a special achievement. We work really hard to get to this leveland the journey is not always easy. Baseline has provided me with extra support and has allowed me to plan ahead.”
Media contact: communications@atptour.com
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