{"id":23591,"date":"2026-09-21T19:47:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T16:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=23591"},"modified":"2026-09-21T19:48:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T16:48:03","slug":"atp-500-tournaments-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/atp-500-tournaments-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"ATP 500 Tournaments Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bridging the gap between entry-level competitions and the Masters 1000 series, ATP 500 tournaments are mid-tier events that hold sway in the men\u2019s <\/span>tennis<\/span><\/a> calendar.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 2026 ATP Tour calendar incorporates 16 ATP 500 events, and they are wide-ranging, taking place on hard, clay, and grass courts. Attracting a strong field, the ATP 500 series can provide a springboard for a player\u2019s season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Within this guide, we will tackle the importance of ATP 500 competitions. We have explored tournament list compositions, points breakdown, and how ATP 500 events compare with their Masters 1000 and ATP 250 counterparts.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_js el_class=”banner-highlight”]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqcy43YmV0LnBhcnRuZXJzJTJGamF2YXNjcmlwdC5waHAlM0ZwcmVmaXglM0RnMHRwcEFNSVpFbTdqUEZ6Ml9HckFXTmQ3WmdxZFJMayUyNmFtcCUzQm1lZGlhJTNENDczJTI2YW1wJTNCY2FtcGFpZ24lM0Q0MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_js][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

What Are ATP 500 Tournaments?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Forming a key part of the tennis schedule, ATP 500 tournaments have a few noticeable features that make them stand out:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • The category name reflects the 500 ranking points that are awarded to the champions.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • ATP 500 tournaments sit below ATP 1000 Masters in the ATP pecking order, but are more prestigious than ATP 250 events.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Events virtually cover all corners of the globe, with tournaments staged on hard, grass, and clay courts.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Leading players will regularly compete at 500 tournaments; however, injuries or scheduling may influence their participation.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Players inside the world\u2019s top 30 are expected to compete in at least four ATP 500 events per season as part of their mandatory ATP requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • ATP 500, ATP Masters 1000 and ATP 250 are separate tournament categories within the ATP Tour. The four Grand Slams form part of the professional tennis calendar but are not operated by the ATP.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The four Grand Slams are outside of the ATP\u2019s remit, and they are controlled autonomously.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Field sizes are usually 32 or 48 for ATP 500 tournaments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    What Are the ATP 500 Tournaments in 2026?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    For 2026, there were 16 ATP 500 tournaments confirmed in the line-up. We\u2019ve addressed them in a table and succinctly explained the breakdown of tournaments by surface:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”eb-table”]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Tournament<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nLocation<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nSurface<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Dallas Open<\/span><\/td>\nDallas, USA<\/span><\/td>\nHard<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ABN AMRO Open<\/span><\/td>\nRotterdam, Netherlands<\/span><\/td>\nHard<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Qatar Open<\/span><\/td>\nDoha, Qatar<\/span><\/td>\nHard<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Rio Open<\/span><\/td>\nRio de Janeiro, Brazil<\/span><\/td>\nClay<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mexican Open<\/span><\/td>\nAcapulco, Mexico<\/span><\/td>\nHard<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Dubai Tennis Championships<\/span><\/td>\nDubai, UAE<\/span><\/td>\nHard<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Barcelona Open<\/span><\/td>\nBarcelona, Spain<\/span><\/td>\nClay<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    Hamburg Open<\/span><\/td>\nHamburg, Germany<\/span><\/td>\nClay<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Terra Wortmann Open<\/span><\/td>\nHalle, Germany<\/span><\/td>\nGrass<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    HSBC Championships<\/span><\/td>\nLondon, UK<\/span><\/td>\nGrass<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mubadala Citi DC Open<\/span><\/td>\nWashington, D.C., USA<\/span><\/td>\nHard<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    Hard-Court ATP 500 Tournaments<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Of the ATP 500 line-up, 10 of these are on hard courts, making hard the largest contingent. Spread throughout the season, events such as the ABN Amro Open and China Open hold plenty of cultural significance.<\/span><\/p>\n

    In the latter part of the season, the Asian swing and the Swiss Indoors have elevated status. Nevertheless, criss-crossing between different time zones can be tricky for some players who have a congested schedule to contend with.<\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Clay-Court ATP 500 Tournaments<\/b><\/h3>\n

    The ATP 500 tournament list for 2026 has a healthy smattering of clay court events, which are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Rio<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Barcelona<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Munich<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Hamburg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Rio forms the second part of the South American swing in February following the Argentina Open that takes place earlier in the month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Barcelona, which is staged in April, is one of the most eagerly anticipated ATP 500 tournaments on the circuit, and feels like a Masters 1000 tournament based on prestige.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Meanwhile, Hamburg arrives as a timely tune-up for the French Open, while the Munich Open, which comes just after Roland Garros, often features a decent line-up, including home favourite Alexander Zverev.<\/span><\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      Grass-Court ATP 500 Tournaments<\/b><\/h3>\n

      Given the grass-court campaign is the shortest segment, there are only two in the ATP 500 schedule, which are Halle and Queen\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Both are held in the run-up to Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam of the season, and invariably attract elite fields.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Queen\u2019s Club, for example, is steeped in history, and it has a decorated roll of honour, including Pete Sampras, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, and Carlos Alcaraz.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      How Does an ATP 500 Tournament Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n

      These tournaments come in slightly different guises, and not all draw structures are the same. Here are a few things we noted when it comes to how ATP 500 tournaments work:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Events are knockout-style tournaments, so those players who lose in the early rounds head home.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Singles and doubles competition run in conjunction with each other.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • The singles draw often contains 32 players, while the doubles will often feature 16 players, but draw sizes can vary between events, so no assumptions should be made.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Men\u2019s singles matches are contested as best-of-three-sets affairs.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Often, ATP 500 tournaments run over the space of a week.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Depending on ranking, some players will be seeded, and top seeds can gain a first-round bye.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • There is usually a two-match qualifying process, so players have to win both matches to receive entry into the main draw.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

         <\/p>\n

        How Many Ranking Points Are Awarded at ATP 500 Tournaments?<\/b><\/h2>\n

        ATP 500 series events are distinctive when it comes to ranking points. We have run through some of the points breakdowns and produced a table to show how they compare to other men\u2019s tournaments:<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • The singles champion receives 500 ATP ranking points for winning a 500 event.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • In 48-player draws, players receive 330 points for making the Final, but they will earn just 25 points for reaching the Round of 32.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • ATP 500 results can go some way toward influencing rankings and shaping the trajectory of a season for either established or up-and-coming players.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • The category\u2019s name comes from the number of points allocated to the champion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Tournament category<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nPoints for singles champion<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Grand Slam<\/span><\/td>\n2,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ATP Masters 1000<\/span><\/td>\n1,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ATP 500<\/span><\/td>\n500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ATP 250<\/span><\/td>\n250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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          ATP 500 vs Masters 1000<\/b><\/h2>\n

          ATP 500 events have grown in prominence, but how do they fare alongside Masters 1000 events? This section runs the rule over ATP 500 vs Masters 1000 tournaments, evaluating similarities and differences:<\/span><\/p>\n

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          • A Masters 1000 champion, as the category suggests, collects 1,000 ranking points for such a tournament. In contrast, an ATP 500 champion gets 500 ranking points for going all the way in such an event.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • The ATP calendar is crammed with 16 ATP 500 series events, which is almost double the tally of Masters tournaments (nine).<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Masters 1000 tournaments are considered more important than ATP 500 events in the ATP calendar hierarchy.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Many Masters 1000 events use larger draws compared to ATP 500 series tournaments, and they are extended over a longer period (12 days).<\/span><\/li>\n
          • ATP 500 events are usually limited to a week, but like Masters 1000 tournaments, they often have a glittering line-up of players.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Both tournaments are primarily best-of-three-sets knockout matches.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

             <\/p>\n

            ATP 500 vs ATP 250<\/b><\/h3>\n

            The ATP 500 and ATP 250 roll call are two unmistakable propositions, both in terms of ranking points and event distribution. We\u2019ve shared a few passing thoughts on both:<\/span><\/p>\n

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            • ATP 500 champions receive 500 ranking points, while ATP 250 winners pick up 250 points.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • The 2026 calendar is swamped with ATP 250 tournaments (29) in comparison to the ATP 500 schedule (16).<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Apart from offering more ranking points, ATP 500 events tend to command a higher calibre field of players compared to 250 tournaments.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Both tournament types consist of best-of-three-sets knockout singles matches.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              To contextualise things, we have provided a pecking order of men\u2019s event types in descending order from most important to least important:<\/span><\/p>\n

              Grand Slams \u2192 Masters 1000 \u2192 ATP 500 \u2192 ATP 250<\/b><\/p>\n

              The ATP Finals, meanwhile, is an outlier as it is a standalone event. This season-ending tournament witnesses the top eight players battle it out in a round-robin format, and an undefeated champion receives 1,500 ATP ranking points.<\/span><\/p>\n

               <\/p>\n

              Which Surfaces Are ATP 500 Tournaments Played On?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

              As a quick recap, we have reminded you of the versatility of ATP 500 tournaments, and we\u2019ve shown how it compares to other ATP event categories:<\/span><\/p>\n

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              • Unlike Masters 1000 tournaments, which are played on hard or clay, ATP 500 series events cover hard, clay, and grass.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • The majority of ATP 500 events are played on hard courts, and there were 10 hard-court tournaments in 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • The four clay ATP 500 tournaments include Rio, Barcelona, Munich, and Hamburg, and all four have varying levels of significance due to the slots they fill in the ATP calendar.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • There are just two ATP 500 grass court tournaments (Halle and Queen\u2019s).<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Surface distribution takes into account where a tournament sits in the broader spectrum of the season, such as Halle and Queen\u2019s, which serve as precursors for Wimbledon.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                 <\/p>\n

                ATP 500 Tournaments in the UK<\/b><\/h2>\n

                Although the UK is a popular stopping point in the tennis season, there is currently only one UK-focused ATP 500 event, which is Queen\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n

                In 2026, Queen\u2019s was played a fortnight before the start of Wimbledon (15-21 June), and this year\u2019s Final saw Francisco Cerundolo edge out Tommy Paul in a match that lasted over three hours.<\/span><\/p>\n

                Queen\u2019s competes with Halle, another renowned pre-Wimbledon grass-court event, for the affections of fans. While Queen\u2019s arguably has a richer history, Halle often possesses a heavier star-studded field.<\/span><\/p>\n

                 <\/p>\n

                Frequently Asked Questions About ATP 500 Tournaments<\/b><\/h2>\n

                How many ATP 500 tournaments are there?<\/b><\/h3>\n

                The 2026 calendar contains 16 ATP 500 tournaments.<\/span><\/p>\n

                How many points does an ATP 500 winner get?<\/b><\/h3>\n

                The singles champion will be rewarded with 500 ranking points.<\/span><\/p>\n

                Is ATP 500 higher than ATP 250?<\/b><\/h3>\n

                Yes. ATP 500 tournaments award twice as many ranking points to the winner.<\/span><\/p>\n

                Is ATP 500 below Masters 1000?<\/b><\/h3>\n

                Yes. A Masters champion gets 1,000 points, whereas an ATP 500 winner collects 500 points.<\/span><\/p>\n

                Are there grass-court ATP 500 tournaments?<\/b><\/h3>\n

                Yes. There are two ATP 500 grass-court tournaments in 2026 \u2014 Halle and Queen\u2019s \u2014 which are held just before Wimbledon.<\/span><\/p>\n

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