What is the new 'ATP No. 1 Club' all about?
Nov 21, 2024
The ATP recently launched the ‘ATP No.1 Club’, which for the first time in the 50+ year history of the official rankings will unite all former, current and future ATP World No.1 players. The initiative celebrates the most remarkable achievement in men’s professional tennis: reaching the pinnacle of the PIF ATP Rankings.
The ATP No.1 Club brings together an exclusive group of 29 players across generations – from Nastase and Newcombe to Borg and McEnroe, to Federer, Nadal and Djokovic, to Alcaraz and Sinner – with future No. 1s to be directly welcomed into the Club. Through original storytelling, fans will be able to stay connected with these iconic champions, while celebrating one of the rarest accomplishments in all of sports: the achievement of the No. 1 PIF ATP Ranking.
Source: ATP Tour
The ATP recently sat down at the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin with some of the newer No.1 Club members (Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev) and they shared their thoughts on what the No.1 ranking means to them.
Carlos Alcaraz said: “Nothing compares to achieving the World No.1 ranking. It’s what you strive for as a tennis player – to be the best, to have no one above you.”
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Jannik Sinner said: “Becoming the No.1 is a childhood dream. It’s an honour to sit among the greats of our sport as part of the No.1 Club, each one of us bringing something unique to the game.”
Daniil Medvedev said: “Very few players have managed to reach the No.1 spot. You need to be able to play at the highest level, week after week. That’s what makes the No.1 Club so special – it’s an opportunity for us to come together and celebrate everything we’ve accomplished.”
In 2025, the Club will debut a dedicated brand identity, with each No.1 player receiving exclusive benefits, including invitations to signature events, promotional opportunities and more.
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Source: ATP Tour