In 2024, tennis players earned a record sum through profit sharing — a system in which tournament profits are split between players and organizers.

The nine ATP Masters tournaments paid players $18.3 million in addition to regular prize money. This is 2.7 times more than the previous year ($6.6 million).

The profit sharing model was introduced by ATP in 2022 as part of its OneVision strategy. After covering all expenses, the net profit is split equally. Players receive their share based on their results. In 2024, these payments added an average of 25% to prize money at Masters events.

The growth was driven by expanding draws to 96 players, upgrading venues, and increasing revenues from ticket sales, sponsorships, and TV rights. Madrid, Rome, Cincinnati, Shanghai, and Paris invested in infrastructure improvements, helping attract more spectators and boosting commercial returns.

Overall, total ATP-level player compensation in 2024 reached $261 million. Including the Grand Slams, this figure rose to $378 million. In 2025, ATP expects further records, including $28.5 million in prize money at Challenger Tour level and a $3 million bonus pool at ATP 500 tournaments.

For players, this means a more stable income and a transparent link between their earnings and the success of tournaments. This approach, according to its initiators, is meant to strengthen the partnership between players and organizers and make the professional game more attractive not only for the elite but also for a wider group of athletes.

Cover photo: Play of light before start of the final match on the BNP Paribas Masters ATP. Source: Depositphotos.