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**Gastonleruanich** · 10-29-2008, 02:26 AM

Umag's a 250 Dry. Probably (though obviously I am not certain) 1/2 the points of an ATP 500.

One of the things I do like is that it should be easier to follow ranking points. Everything is a Slam, a Masters 1000, a 500 or a 250.

Here's the 2009 calendar, which spells out what each event is.

http://www.atptennis.com/en/common/T...ar/2009atp.pdf

So under this structure, winning Umag would get you 50 more points than making the R16 at a major.

I don't know. That seems equitable to me. But I'm worried about the guys below the fringe, too. Under this structure, it makes me wonder if there even will be a challenger or futures tour 5 years from now. Or at least a significantly pared down version.... Or if you play Bratislava, it will only have players from within a 100-200 mile radius.

10-29-2008, 02:26 AM	#18
Gastonleruanich Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 592 Senior Member	Umag's a 250 Dry. Probably (though obviously I am not certain) 1/2 the points of an ATP 500. One of the things I do like is that it should be easier to follow ranking points. Everything is a Slam, a Masters 1000, a 500 or a 250. Here's the 2009 calendar, which spells out what each event is. http://www.atptennis.com/en/common/T...ar/2009atp.pdf So under this structure, winning Umag would get you 50 more points than making the R16 at a major. I don't know. That seems equitable to me. But I'm worried about the guys below the fringe, too. Under this structure, it makes me wonder if there even will be a challenger or futures tour 5 years from now. Or at least a significantly pared down version.... Or if you play Bratislava, it will only have players from within a 100-200 mile radius.
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