Daniil Medvedev Advocates Ranking System Change At Dubai Open

Daniil Medvedev's recent victory over Shang Juncheng at the Dubai Open has sparked a significant discussion regarding the ATP ranking system. After winning 6-1, 6-3, Medvedev emphasized the need for a restructuring of how ranking points are awarded, suggesting that only the most prestigious tournaments, such as the Grand Slams and Masters events, should offer points. He stated, "I would think the players would agree, from what I'm hearing, to making... even more mandatory tournaments. I would say make four Grand Slams, I don't know, 11 Masters, and that's it. The other tournaments (500- and 250-level events), maybe make them without points or something." This proposal aims to alleviate the excessive workload on players, which can lead to injuries, as highlighted by Medvedev's reference to Holger Rune's injury during a less significant tournament last year.