In this article, we have explained in-depth what is ATP and how a person can apply for ATP. There are various benefits that come with ATP approved player, we will explain that too.
What is ATP ranking?
ATP stands for Association for Tennis Professionals. It’s regarded as the international tennis body which holds the biggest events with higher player rankings.Players who are regarded as ATP approved have a better skill set than other players who are registered as ITF or International Tennis Federation.
How to apply for ATP competitions
ATP players are truly approved only when they entered an ATP competition or tour. Competing with other ATP-approved players through qualifying rounds will give them eligibility.There’s a fee that needs to be for various tournaments and competitions, which is different for different tours.
Age limit
ATP is only for men like we have WTA for Women which stands for Women Tennis Association. There’s an age limit to enter ATP competitions which is higher than 14 years.Players 16 or older have no limit for competition in a given calendar year and they can play as many tournaments as they can.
ATP Tour tournaments
To register for any ATP tours tournament, players need to submit applications 42 days prior to the competition date.By submitting their application along with the registration fees, players can be put into process for ATP main rounds.
ATP Tour Qualifying
Similarly, ATP tours qualifying rounds are for those players who don’t reach their point brackets to compete in professional tournaments.They have to submit their applications 21 days prior along with registration fees for their name to be accepted for ATP tour qualifying matches.
ATP categories
Talking about various ATP tours and competitions. The tournaments are divided into 3 tiers, as it gives a chance for skilled players to compete in worldwide tournaments.ATP tours are top-tier ATP tournaments, ATP Challenger Tour is second-tier while ITF Men’s World Tennis tour is third-tiered.