By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Monday, June 26, 2023

Andrea Gaudenzi was re-elected as Chairman of the ATP, the group introduced. 

An Italian native, Gaudenzi has led the ATP since January 2020 and can now serve within the place by 2026.

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"It’s an honor to be appointed for a second time period as ATP Chairman, and proceed serving the game that has given me a lot,” mentioned Gaudenzi in an announcement. “I’m proud of everything we’ve achieved since 2020, during a particularly challenging time for the world.”

"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"

Andrea Gaudenzi has been re-elected as Chairman of the ATP Tour. The Italian will now serve a second time period, from 2024 by 2026.

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Under Gaudenzi's steerage, the ATP carried out giant reforms within the group. That included the OneVision strategic plan to determine new foundations within the sport’s progress. The plan, which began in 2023, is accountable for producing the most important single 12 months enhance in participant income as much as US $37.5 million for each the ATP Tour and Challenger Tour.

“OneVision has strengthened the ATP’s foundation, fostering a genuine partnership between players and tournaments," Gaudenzi said. "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.” 

Under his tenure, Gaudenzi has needed to navigate a number of challenges over the past a number of years together with the worldwide pandemic and the rising affect of the newly fashioned Professional Tennis Players Association.

Gaudenzi, a former ATP participant, reached a profession excessive world rating of No. 18. After retiring from enjoying, he earned each a legislation diploma and a Master’s of Business Administration after which labored in varied tech, gaming, leisure roles earlier than returning to tennis.

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