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ATP Challenger Tour Prize Money on the Rise

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The ATP has announced significant efforts to enhance the ATP Challenger Tour, including further increases in prize money. The ATP Challenger Tour comprises approximately 150 tournaments each year and serves as a springboard for players to compete on the ATP World Tour.

The increases will take place at the lowest category of tournaments, with minimum prize money levels increasing from $40,000 plus Hospitality (paid hotel accommodation for main draw players) to $50,000 plus Hospitality by 2017. In addition, and with immediate effect, the ATP is offering all current minimum prize money tournaments a subsidy to move up to $50,000 plus Hospitality from 2015.

The latest increases mean that prize money at the lowest ATP Challengers is set to increase by 100 percent inside 10 years. In 2007, minimum prize money levels on the Challenger Tour were $25,000 plus Hospitality. Minimum levels were already increased from $35,000 plus Hospitality to $40,000 plus Hospitality in 2014.

“Men’s professional tennis is enjoying one of the most successful periods in its history, however it is essential that we see growth across all levels of the game,” said Chris Kermode, ATP executive chairman and president. “Almost every player earns their stripes on the Challenger Tour before they make it on the ATP World Tour and every bit of extra prize money helps as they look to forge a career in men’s professional tennis. The ATP is committed to making that career path as viable as possible.”

The enhancements at Challenger level come following an extensive strategic review by the ATP’s internal Challenger Tour Management Committee, formed at the beginning of 2014 and led by Alison Lee, ATP Executive Vice President of the International Group region.

“The success and growth of the ATP Challenger Tour is critical to the overall health of our sport and we need to ensure that the lower levels of the professional game do not get left behind,” said Lee. “The enhancements announced today indicate the ATP’s commitment in reinvesting into the lower echelons of the game and supporting these events. It is a delicate step-by-step process, and our strategy is aimed at raising the lower levels of more than 50 percent of Challenger events, gradually and with assistance until 2017. Prize money is just one part of the equation. We are also pleased with a number of other enhancements set to take place this year, related to calendar flow, medical services, player development, officiating and marketing, all of which will improve the services we are able to provide players at this level.”

The ATP will also provide additional ATP umpires, ATP physiotherapists and Player Relations staff across a number of tournaments, as well as continuing its focus on ensuring that more tournaments are staged in regional swings which complement ATP World Tour tournaments, enabling players to reduce costs and travel time.

Among other enhancements, branded nets will also begin to be featured at ATP Challenger tournaments from 2015. With the majority of Challenger tournaments live streamed across the globe, the net branding will create a unified look for the circuit globally.

‘We need to get the right Challenger events in the right weeks, reducing travel costs and improving the medical services, player education, officiating and marketing at these events,” said Kermode. “We are taking a holistic approach as we look to make the time players spend at the Challenger level more sustainable.”

The ATP is also working closely with the ITF relating to planned enhancements at Futures tournaments to ensure a seamless pathway for players from Futures to Challenger level.

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Established in 1978, the Challenger circuit has grown into an important stepping stone for young tennis players looking to make it to the highest levels of the sport. 

History of the Challenger Tour

The Challenger circuit was established as a way to provide a professional level of competition for tennis players who weren’t yet ready to compete on the main tour. The circuit initially consisted of just five tournaments in the United States, but quickly grew in popularity and spread around the world.

By the mid-1980s, the Challengers had become an important part of the tennis landscape, with dozens of tournaments held each year. In 1986, the ATP officially recognized the circuit and began awarding ranking points to players based on their performances.

Since then, the circuit has continued to grow in popularity and importance, with the number of tournaments held annually growing steadily year by year. In 2008 there were 178 events played across 40 different countries. 

And although numbers have occasionally diminished, for example in the first quarter of 2013 and an inevitable dip due to Covid-19, they’ve since bounced back with 184 events taking place in 2022 and a record 190 plus planned for 2023.

Format of the Challenger Circuit

Challenger tournaments are generally smaller than those on the ATP World Tour, with most events featuring a draw of 32 or 64 players.

The format of the tournaments is similar to that of other professional tennis events, with players competing in singles and doubles matches. The matches are generally played over three sets, although some tournaments may have different rules depending on the surface and location of the event.

The winner of a Challenger event typically earns around 80 ranking points and a prize purse of between $50,000 and $125,000. By contrast, the winner of an ATP Tour event can earn upwards of 1,000 ranking points and a prize purse of more than $1 million.

However in 2023 the ATP launched a new tier of Challengers known as Challenger 175s in which, as the name suggests, the winner can earn 175 points along with prize money of $220,000. 

Importance of the ATP Challenger Circuit

For young, ambitious players, the Challenger circuit is vital. It provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience playing against other pros, while also earning vital ranking points and prize money.

Many of the world’s top players have competed in Challenger events at some point in their careers. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray all spent time on the Challenger circuit before making it to the main tour. In fact, Nadal won his first professional title at a Challenger event in 2002, Djokovic in 2004.

The circuit is also an important way for players to gain exposure and build their profiles in the tennis world. While it may not have the same level of media coverage as the ATP Tour, it provides a platform for players to showcase their talents and gain recognition from fans and sponsors.

In addition to helping young players make their way up the rankings, the Challenger circuit also plays an important role in the overall development of the sport. By providing a professional level of competition for players who are not yet ready for the ATP Tour, the circuit helps to ensure a strong pipeline of talent coming up through the ranks.

Challenger Challenges

Despite its importance, the circuit faces numerous challenges in the modern era. One of the biggest is the high cost of hosting events, which can run up to $200,000 when accounting for prize money, player accommodations, and other expenses. With smaller prize pools and less visibility than ATP Tour events, hosting organizations may struggle to justify the expense of hosting a Challenger tournament.

Another issue is the emergence of alternative tours and circuits, such as the ITF World Tennis Tour and the PTPA Challenger-style circuit. These tours provide players with additional options for competing at the professional level, which may lead some players to prioritize these events over Challenger tournaments.

The Challenger Circuit has been criticized for being financially unsustainable for players who are not in the top 100. The prize money on offer at Challenger tournaments is significantly less than that on the ATP Tour, and the costs associated with travelling to tournaments and paying for accommodation can make it difficult for players to make a living on the Challenger Circuit.

Rising to the Challenge

If you get the opportunity, the Challenger circuit is a great way to get to see up and coming stars before they hit the big time – and the occasional wizened pro. Keep an eye out right here for info on individual tournaments and if you’re looking to start your own path to the Challengers check out our round up of the best tennis rackets for beginners .

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  • ATP Challenger 50 Tour kicks off in Rwanda

KIGALI, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- The ATP Challenger 50 Tour commenced on Monday at the IPRC-Kigali Ecology Tennis Club in the Rwandan capital, Kigali.

Running from February 26 to March 10, the event makes Rwanda the first country in sub-saharan Africa to host international tennis of such caliber.

"I encourage all Rwandans to participate in the Rwanda Challenger, an ATP Challenger Tour, and experience the skills of top tennis professionals, elevating the spirit of competition. It's more than just a tour; it's your opportunity to witness the greatness of sport in Rwanda," said Aurore Mimosa, Rwandan minister of Sports, during the official opening of the event.

Speaking at the event, Eric Lamquet, director at ATP Challenger Tour, said that the decision to bring the Challenger 50 Tour to Rwanda is based not only on the country's reputation for stability and security but also on its positioning as a sports hub.

This move aligns with the ATP Challenger Tour's initiative to bring the sport closer to the tennis community, he added.

Theoneste Karenzi, president of the Rwanda Tennis Federation, said that hosting the event is a valuable opportunity for local players to showcase their talent on an international platform.

According to Karenzi, the event is expected to attract about 65 players ranked between 150 and 300 from various parts of the world who will compete in Kigali for valuable ATP ranking points in addition to the prize money. Enditem

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Yannick Noah lands in Kigali for ATP Challenger 50 Tour

F rench tennis icon Yannick Noah has arrived in Rwanda where he is an honorary guest for the ATP Challenger 50 Tour which is underway in Kigali. Yannick who also doubles as a musician is among the high profile personalities who are gracing the ATP Challenger 50 Tour at the IPRC Ecological Tennis Club in Kicukiro. The former French captain who led his team to win the 1991 Davis Cup says he is coming to offer the needed morale booster to the kids who are competing as they begin a pathway to success in the sport. ALSO READ: ATP-Challenger 50 Tour kicks off in Kigali The president of ATP Challenger Tour invited me few weeks ago. I look forward to it, I haven't seen many challenges lately but I am very happy the Tennis Federation in Rwanda put together this tournament. Yannick told the Press upon his arrival at the Kigali International Airport Now, there are many young talents and is good to have some local tournaments. I am here to encourage the president and see the level of play. Yannick further mentioned that his son Joakim, a basketball player who has been in Kigali a couple of times told him about the country. I look forward to the few days here, my son talked to me about Kigali, he has been here so many times. It was a good trip but it was long, from Yaounde to Addis Ababa before reaching here, he added. The ATP Challenger Tour which began in Kigali on February 26 will end on March 10 with various participants vying for honors in Tennis.

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For most of the year, both the avid and casual tennis fan have ample access to professional tournaments from around the world thanks to the wonders of modern live streaming and satellite television. These tournaments usually host between 32-48 of the world’s top tennis players. On any given weekend, there are two to three of these ATP/WTA events meaning that if you are ranked within the top 100 or so, you get easy access into them and easier access to the prize money necessary to run a career.

However, just below this land of television coverage, large advertising deals, and packed stands, another important level of professional tennis exists. The ATP Tour Challenger circuit is highest level of proving grounds for tennis players working to find success on the main ATP Tour.  The Challenger tour is full of players crossing lines between main tour events and the minor league circuit, new younger players looking to build both game and ranking, and the experienced journey seeking to come back and reclaim his ranking and spot in main tour events.

There has been much discussion over the past few months about the ATP’s purse structure and prize money allotment. Many tennis pundits and players have pointed out the lagging winnings of players on tour ranked outside the top 50. As of April 15th Florin Merga sits in 100th spot on the ATP money leaders list having won $107, 479. In comparison on the PGA tour, John Huh who sits in 100th spot on the money leaders list has earned $429,909 to date. Obviously popularity and sponsors dictates prize structure, but the umbrella of the professional tours also has much responsibility in the distributing of revenue. In 2012 the ATP had a much publicized revue increase of 12% to $91 million, with a 16 million dollar surplus.  The ATP recently announced serious efforts to help put an influx of money into Challenger purses, increasing all Challenger purses to a minimum of $40,000 (purse and hospitality) with hopes of increasing them to a minimum of $50,000 in the near future.

Rajeev Ram is an ATP tour veteran who is currently the 139th-best man in the world. Rajeev has carved out a career for himself by pursuing opportunities and points in both ATP main draw events as well as challenger tourneys. Ram has witnessed every level of professional tennis and is quick to acknowledge that the ATP has stepped up efforts to help increase purses and distributing of those funds. “I have noticed an effort but we are talking marginal changes. When I first started playing, the lowest level challenger was $25,000, and they have gotten rid of those, and now it is like $35,000 with hospitality. The changes are noticed, but we are talking marginal.”  Ram, like many on tour has asked himself, why it has taken so long? “It has been a very long time coming…I know that people I have worked with as coaches, who played back in the ’80s and ’90s played for the exact same amount of money in many of these challengers… and I am sure that money on the main level, the main tour has gone up over 100% over that same amount of time.” A good example of this increase is scene on tennis’ most publicized and watched events: the Grand Slams. In 1990, Pete Sampras took home around $350,000 for his victory over Andre Agassi in the US Open final. The 2015 US Open champ will garner close to two million dollars. Smaller tournaments have also had purse increase requirements. The lowest level of ATP main tour event (ATP 250) must offer $400,000 in total prize money. However, up until this year, challenger requirements had been fairly steadfast as to what prize money was to be offered.

The lag in purse increases seems to indicate an under-appreciation of tour professionals whose ranking is under the top echelon. Although many of the faces wouldn’t be recognizable to the casual Sports Center viewer, these players are the meat of the ATP Tour main draws, and their faces are very recognizable to the knowledgeable base of avid tour fans that tennis has. Ram referenced offhand remarks by tour commentators on major networks that seem to undervalue the accomplishment of winning Challenger tour events, indirectly disrespecting the quality of play of players at that level. “One place could get better is on television.  I hear a lot of times commentators talking about one of the big names who is getting ready to play a player is ranked, 50, 60, 70th in the world and their results over the years and how the guy won a Challenger somewhere, and they sort of just disregard it as it isn’t a good result, and I think that is where we as a sport have to change —make those wins seem more credible because that is a very good result for any player to win at the Challenger level.”

Ram is quick to make a point that the level of play on the Challenger tour is not different from that of the main tour events. “A big misconception about Challenger level events is that they will somehow  draw not as good of players, or not real professional tennis players…a bulk of the players are all very similar to who is playing the draws of main tour tournaments, the only difference is that on the main tour you do have a few more top 20 guys. It’s a weird misconception to me that the level of play is so much different, when it really is not.”  A good example of his point would be the recently held Irving Tennis Classic, a $125,000 challenger event held outside Dallas. Main draw participants included familiar names like Jeremy Chardy, Dominic Thiem, Jerzy Janowicz ,Sergiy Stakhovsky, and Giles Muller (all players well within the top 50). Of that group, only Muller made the semis. In the tourney final, up-and-coming Aljaz Bedene defeated the American, Australian Open hero Tim Smyzcek.

Challengers are a proving ground for both the young talent of professional tennis and seasoned veterans. Rafael Nadal won three ATP Challengers in the years preceding his main tour career; Novak Djokovic held trophies of three Challenger events before becoming a main tour force. How can anyone forget Andre Agassi using the Challenger circuit as a place to find his game again, develop his confidence as he sought to gain back the form that had made him a Grand Slam champion? Agassi went on to win five more Grand Slams after his time on the Challenger tour. Sam Querry just last year used the year end California swing of the challenger circuit to find form, confidence, and the all-important ATP tour points to help him back into position of contention on the tour for 2015. The ATP has made millions in revenue from marketing players like these on tour, and if the ATP is going to continue to build and promote its brand across the world, it will continue to need these Challenger tourneys for both grassroots fan support and grassroots athlete development.  The communities that host these tourneys have long and storied commitments to them. The marginalization, or even perception of marginalization, of the Challenger circuit needs to be changed. Just as the minor league systems of American baseball, and European football are celebrated and much ballyhooed (even the NBA is investing in the NBDL more), so should the ATP seek to promote and laud the Challenger circuit and promote its special place in the professional tennis world. As Ram concluded, “…the ATP has a responsibility just like any other company to protect its employees, in this case the players.  It doesn’t matter what their respective rankings may be, they are all entitled to the same rights from the governing body.”

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  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Free Cancellation
  • Duration: 3 Hrs
  • Language: English
  • Departure Time : 10:00 AM
  • Departure Details : Karl Marks Monument on Revolution Square, metro stop: Square of Revolution
  • Return Details : Metro Smolenskaya
  • If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
  • If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
  • Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Go beneath the streets on this tour of the spectacular, mind-bending Moscow Metro! Be awed by architecture and spot the Propaganda , then hear soviet stories from a local in the know. Finish it all up above ground, looking up to Stalins skyscrapers, and get the inside scoop on whats gone on behind those walls.

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We begin our Moscow tour beneath the city, exploring the underground palace of the Moscow Metro. From the Square of Revolution station, famous for its huge statues of soviet people (an armed soldier, a farmer with a rooster, a warrior, and more), we’ll move onto some of the most significant stations, where impressive mosaics, columns, and chandeliers will boggle your eyes! Moreover, these stations reveal a big part of soviet reality — the walls depict plenty of Propaganda , with party leaders looking down from images on the walls. Your local guide will share personal stories of his/her family from USSR times, giving you insight into Russia’s complicated past and present. Then we’re coming back up to street level, where we’ll take a break and refuel with some Russian fast food: traditional pancakes, called bliny. And then, stomachs satiated, we are ready to move forward! We’ll take the eco-friendly electric trolleybus, with a route along the Moscow Garden Ring. Used mainly by Russian babushkas(grannies) during the day, the trolleybus hits peak hours in the mornings and evenings, when many locals use it going to and from their days. Our first stop will be the Aviator’s House, one of Stalin’s Seven Sisters, followed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — and you’ll hear the legends of what has gone on inside the walls. Throughout your Moscow tour, you’ll learn curious facts from soviet history while seeing how Russia exists now, 25 years after the USSR.

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Dress standard: Please wear comfortable shoes for walking. For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people

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This tour exceeded our expectations. Nikolai (Nick), our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, thorough, and has a great personality. He didn't take shortcuts and really covered everything that was on the agenda in great detail. We saw beautiful metro stations and learned the history behind them, including many of the murals and designs.

We did the tour with Anna her knowledge and understanding of the History surrounding the metro brought the tour alive. Well done Anna!

This tour was amazing!

Anna was a great tour guide. She gave us heaps of interesting information, was very friendly, and very kindly showed us how to get to our next tour.

Amazing beauty and history.

An excellent tour helped by an absolutely amazing guide. Anna gave a great insight into the history of the metro helped by additional material she had prepared.

great tour and guide - thanks again

great will do it again, Miriam ke was very good as a guide she has lived here all here life so knew every interesting detail.a good day

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  • 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
  • Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

  • Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
  • Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
  • Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
  • Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
  • Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
  • Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
  • Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
  • If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
  • Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
  • Have fun time with a very friendly local;
  • + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

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Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

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Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

  • Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
  • + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

  • Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
  • Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
  • The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

  • + A friend in Moscow.
  • + Private & customized Moscow tour.
  • + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
  • + An authentic experience of local life.
  • + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
  • + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
  • + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
  • + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
  • + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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What is the difference between these 2 Moscow metro tours on the same tour group page? One is less expensive than the other but both have positive reviews.

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We would like to go on this tour but could not decide which one to book. Thank you.

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I see the only difference - one mentioned Spanish-speaking guide, the other not-presumably English...

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I've seen one more - for 60+ euro!

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