BallBridge Sports Newsroom| 16 October 2026| Afternoon Update | BallBridge

BallBridge Sports Newsroom| 16 October 2026| Afternoon Update Moses Oluwafemi 1. ATP Unveils Major $350m Reform Plan Ahead of 2028 The ATP has unveiled a major reform plan for men’s tennis from 2028, targeting changes to player compensation, rankings, the calendar and tournament formats. The proposals would take total annual player compensation outside the Grand Slams to around $350 million, increase the ATP bonus pool from $21.5 million to $50 million, introduce an additional $25 million for year-end Top 250 players and provide around $30 million annually for pensions covering 300 players. The ATP also wants its biggest tournaments to carry greater ranking weight and plans more dedicated weeks for different tournament categories to reduce pressure on players to overplay. Doubles formats and draw sizes are also under review, with any redistributed prize money expec…