What is the ATP Rankings?
The ATP Rankings is known colloquially by fans as 'the world rankings'. For example, when Novak Djokovic is No. 1 in the ATP Rankings, he is said to be the No. 1 player in the world. Or a player who is No. 7 in the ATP Rankings is said to be a 'Top 10 player'.

The ATP Rankings is the ATP's historical objective merit-based method used for determining entry and seeding in all tournaments for both singles and doubles, except as modified for the Nitto ATP Finals.

What is the ranking structure and formula for 2021?
The breakdown - for singles and doubles – will include 19 events for all players starting in 2021. *In singles, the Nitto ATP Finals is an extra event (20th) in the ranking breakdown. Top players who compete at all mandatory events will have the following breakdown:

  • One (1) Nitto ATP Finals* (additional event in the ranking breakdown)
  • Four (4) Grand Slams
  • Eight (8) mandatory Masters 1000s
  • Seven (7) ‘Best Other’ (ATP Cup, ATP 500, ATP 250, Challenger, ITF)
More In ATP Rulebook (PDF)
How were the rankings adjusted due to Covid-19?

The ATP Rankings were first adjusted in early summer from the traditional 12-month ranking to a Best of 22-month ranking with the goal of preserving the principles of merit and fairness despite the disruption caused by COVID-19. (The ATP Rankings were frozen from 16 March 2020, just days after the Tour was suspended, until 24 August 2020.)

In October 2020, due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, ATP announced that it would move to a Best of 24-month ranking, extending the current ranking approach through and including the week of 1 March 2021. All events continue to be non-mandatory through this period.

In January, based on a revised calendar, the ATP Board approved a two-week extension of the ‘best of’ ranking system through the week of 15 March, 2021.

In March, the ATP extended the ‘Best Of’ logic for the ATP Rankings through to the week of 9 August 2021 (inclusive of Toronto). Results from events between 4 March – 5 August, 2019 , that were not played in 2020, will be extended a further 52 weeks, but weighted at 50%.

Why were the first changes made to the ATP Rankings?
At the time of the changes, due to the uncertainty of the calendar through 2020 as a result of COVID-19, it was determined that points from the 16 March 2020 Rankings would stay frozen and stay on a player’s ranking through the extended ranking period. Additionally, this provided stability to players who did not feel comfortable travelling and competing due to the pandemic.

How will results from March 4-August 5, 2019 be treated?
Results from all levels of professional tennis during this period (4 March - 5 August 2019), not played in 2020, will be extended a further 52 weeks but weighted at 50 percent. Results from rescheduled 2020 events (Kitzbühel, Hamburg, Rome & Roland Garros) will also be included for an additional 52 weeks at 50%.

How will Tour-level events played after the Tour resumption count toward a player’s ranking?
Players who have played the same Tour-level event more than once between the 4 March - 9 August 2021 'best of ranking' period can count their highest points total from the same tournament. The most recent result will only be included in his rankings breakdown if it is better than the earlier result. (Tour-level includes ATP and Grand Slam events)

How will ATP Challenger Tour /ITF World Tennis Tour events played after the Tour resumption count toward a player’s ranking?
Any points obtained at ATP Challenger Tour/ITF World Tennis Tour events upon Tour resumption will be considered among a player's ‘Best of Other Countable’ results. A player's result obtained after the Tour's resumption that is not better than his lowest ‘Best of Other Countable’ results will be included in the Non-Countable results on his ranking breakdown.

Why are ATP Challenger Tour/ITF World Tennis Tour events being added differently than Tour-level events?
ATP Challenger Tour and ITF World Tennis Tour events are scheduled on a one-year basis and do not have consistent spots in the calendar. Therefore, all results from these events will be added to a player’s Rankings breakdown. However, results will only improve a player’s point total if better than a player’s lowest ‘Best of Other Countable’ result.

How will qualifications be handled for the 2021 Nitto ATP Finals and the 2021 NextGen ATP Finals?
The Race To Turin and the Race To Milan will count all events played in 2021 only. A player’s year-end Race position may not coincide with his ATP Ranking.

How will commitment be handled in 2021?
All tournament commitment is eliminated for the 2021 season for rankings purposes. Player eligibility for the 2021 bonus pool is subject to the existing ATP Masters 1000 commitment.

Will the way a player's Ranking breakdown be calculated differently in 2021?
Yes. The breakdown - for singles and doubles – will include 19 events for all players starting in 2021. *In singles, the Nitto ATP Finals is an extra event (20th) in the ranking breakdown. Top players who compete in the Fall mandatory events could have the following breakdown:

  • One (1) Nitto ATP Finals* (additional event in the ranking breakdown)
  • Four (4) Grand Slams
  • Eight (8) mandatory Masters 1000s
  • Seven (7) ‘Best Other’ (ATP Cup, ATP 500, ATP 250, Challenger, ITF)

 

What is the ATP Race To Turin?

The top seven players in the ATP Race To Turin after the Stockholm Open on November 14 qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals. If there is one current-year Grand Slam champion positioned between No. 8 and No. 20 in the Race, he qualifies in eighth place. If there are two current-year Grand Slam champions positioned between No. 8 and No. 20 in the Race, the highest-placed of those players becomes the eighth and final qualifier; the lower-placed Grand Slam champion will serve as the alternate. If there are no current-year Grand Slam champions positioned between No. 8 and No. 20, then the player at No. 8 in the Race will claim the eighth and final berth.

How will qualifications be handled for the 2021 Nitto ATP Finals and the 2021 Next Gen ATP Finals?

The Race To Turin and the Race To Milan will only count events played in 2021. A player’s year-end Race position may not coincide with his ATP Ranking.

How will the Year-End ATP No. 1 Ranking be calculated?
While the 2021 Year-End ATP Rankings will continue to potentially include some results from 2019 and 2020 in a player’s rankings breakdown under the "best of" rankings system due to COVID-19 (learn more), the 2021 Year-End No. 1 will be based off 2021 results alone (i.e., the ATP Race To Turin) and will continue until the end of the Nitto ATP Finals. This will ensure that the No. 1 accolade accurately reflects the world’s best performer of the 2021 calendar season.
How does the ATP Doubles Rankings work?
The breakdown for doubles will include 19 events for all players starting in 2021. Top players who compete at all mandatory events will have the following breakdown:

 

  • One (1) Nitto ATP Finals
  • Four (4) Grand Slams
  • Eight (8) mandatory Masters 1000s
  • Seven (7) ‘Best Other’ (ATP Cup, ATP 500, ATP 250, Challenger, ITF)
What is the ATP Doubles Team Rankings?

The top seven teams in the ATP Doubles Team Rankings after the Rolex Paris Masters on 8 November qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals. If there is one current-year Grand Slam champion positioned between No. 8 and No. 20 in the Team Rankings, that team qualifies in eighth place. If there is no current-year Grand Slam champion positioned between No. 8 and No. 20, then the team at No. 8 in the Team Rankings will claim the eighth and final berth.

What is a protected ranking and who is eligible?
A player may petition the President for an Entry Protection when he is physically injured and does not compete in any tennis event for a minimum period of six months. The written petition must be received within six months of his last tournament.

The Entry Protection shall be a position in the ATP Rankings, as determined by the player's average ATP Rankings position during the first three months of his injury. The Entry Protection shall be for entry into the main draw or qualifying competition or for special exempt consideration. The Entry Protection shall not be used for seeding purposes, Lucky Loser consideration or for entry into the Nitto ATP Finals.

The Entry Protection shall be in effect for either the first nine tournaments that the player competes in using the Entry Protection (excluding wild cards and entries as a Direct Acceptance with his current position in the ATP Rankings) or for the period up to nine months beginning with the first tennis event that the player competes in, whichever occurs first.

If a player is physically injured and does not compete in any tennis event for a period of twelve (12) months or longer, the entry protection shall be in effect for the first twelve (12) singles tournaments and the first twelve (12) doubles tournaments that the player competes in using the entry protection (excluding wild cards and entries as a direct acceptance with his current position in the ATP Rankings) or for the period up to twelve (12) months beginning with the first tennis event, including Special Events – Exhibitions, that the player competes in, whichever occurs first.

How are players separated when they have the same amount of points?

Ties. When two or more players have the same total number of points, ties shall be broken as follows:
 
1) The most total points combined from the Grand Slams, ATP Masters 1000 mandatory tournaments and Nitto ATP Finals main draws, and if still tied, then,
2) The fewest events played, counting all missed Grand Slams, ATP Masters 1000 tournaments and Nitto ATP Finals they could have played - as if played, and if still tied, then,
3) The highest number of points from one single tournament, then, if needed, the second highest, and so on.

What is the points breakdown for all tournament categories?
W F SF QF R16 R32 R64/
R128
Grand Slams 2000 1200 720 360 180 90 45/10
Nitto ATP Finals* 1500
ATP 1000 96D 1000 600 360 180 90 45 25/10
ATP 1000 48/56D 1000 600 360 180 90 45 25
ATP Cup 750
ATP 500 48 ** 500 300 180 90 45 20
ATP 500 32D** 500 300 180 90 45
ATP 250 48D 250 150 90 45 20 10
ATP 250 32D 250 150 90 45 20
Q Q3 Q2
Grand Slams 25 16 8
Nitto ATP Finals*
ATP 1000 - 96 Draw 16 8
ATP 1000 - 48/56 Draw 25 16
ATP Cup
ATP 500 - 48 Draw** 10 4
ATP 500 - 32 Draw** 20 10
ATP 250 - 48 Draw 5 3
ATP 250 - 32 Draw 12 6
W F SF QF R16 Q Q2
ATP CH Tour 125 125 75 45 25 10 5 2
ATP CH Tour 110 110 65 40 20 9 5 2
ATP CH Tour 100 100 60 35 18 8 5 2
ATP CH Tour 90 90 55 33 17 8 5 2
ATP CH Tour 80 80 48 29 15 7 4 2
ATP CH Tour 50 50 30 15 7 4 2 1
ITF M25/25+H*** 20 12 6 3 1
ITF M15/15+H*** 10 6 4 2 1

* Nitto ATP Finals, 1500 for undefeated Champion (200 for each round robin match win, plus 400 for a semi-final win, plus 500 for the final win)
** The doubles qualifying team shall receive 45 ranking points. The team losing in the final round of qualifying shall receive 25 ranking points
Teams receiving a first round bye and subsequently losing in the final round receive no points
*** ATP Doubles Ranking points will be awarded in the ITF M/25M+H and ITF M15/15+H tournaments beginning with the quarter final

What is the difference between Prize Money and Total Financial Commitment?
Prize Money is the onsite prize money awarded to players advancing within the tournament. Total Financial Commitment is the tournament’s investment in the event including ATP Sanction and Marketing Fees, Onsite Prize Money and Bonus Pool Contributions, where applicable.