The ITF World Tennis Tour (formerly known as the ''ITF Men's World Tennis Tour'', and previously ''ITF Men's Circuit'') is a series of professional tennis tournaments held around the world that are organized by the International Tennis Federation. The tour represents the lowest rung of the men's professional tennis ladder. ITF tournaments are incorporated into the ATP rankings, enabling young professionals to progress on to the ATP Challenger Tour and ultimately the full ATP Tour. Nearly every professional player has spent some time on the ITF Men's World Tennis Tour.

Format

Originally, the ITF Men's Circuit consisted of

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, each of which took place over four weeks. However, in the late 1990s, the ITF introduced Futures tournaments, allowing for greater flexibility in the organization of the tournaments for national associations, and participation in tournaments for players. Over time, the ratio of Futures tournaments to satellites increased until 2007, when satellites were eliminated entirely. Futures tournaments allow for players to win career titles and improve their rankings. Futures are held in both singles and doubles and last one week. As of 2017, the prize fund for each tournament is either US$15,000 or US$25,000. Some tournaments also provide housing for participants. Futures usually have sizable qualifying draws, which allow unranked players to enter tournaments and earn ATP ranking points. In 2019, reforms were made to the circuit, renaming it the ITF World Tennis Tour as a new umbrella name for former Pro Circuit and

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tournaments and will serve as the player pathway between the junior game and the elite levels of professional tennis. The launch of the tour is the culmination of a series of ITF reforms designed to support talented junior players in their progression to the senior game, and target the prize money effectively at professional tournaments to enable more players to make a living.

ATP ranking points

2018 season

2019 season

2020 and 2021 seasons

2022 season and onwards

Seasons

2010 ITF Men's Circuit The 2010 ITF Men's Circuit consisted of 502 'Futures' tournaments played year round, around the world. Schedule January–March April–June July–September October–December Events Top 25 players of the season These tables present the ...

2011 ITF Men's Circuit The 2011 ITF Men's Circuit is the 2011 edition of the third tier tour for men's professional tennis. It is organised by the International Tennis Federation and is a tier below the ATP Challenger Tour. The ITF Men's Circuit consists of 534 'Futures' ...

2012 ITF Men's Circuit The 2012 ITF Men's Circuit is the 2012 edition of the entry level tour for men's professional tennis, and is the third tier tennis tour below the Association of Tennis Professionals, World Tour and Challenger Tour. It is organised by the Interna ...

2013 ITF Men's Circuit The 2013 ITF Men's Circuit is the 2013 edition of the entry level tour for men's professional tennis, and is the third tier tennis tour below the Association of Tennis Professionals, World Tour and Challenger Tour. It is organised by the Intern ...

2014 ITF Men's Circuit The 2014 ITF Men's Circuit is the 2014 edition of the entry level tour for men's professional tennis, and is the third tier tennis tour below the Association of Tennis Professionals, World Tour and Challenger Tour. It is organised by the Inter ...

2015 ITF Men's Circuit The 2015 ITF Men's Circuit is the 2015 edition of the entry level tour for men's professional tennis, and is the third tier tennis tour below the Association of Tennis Professionals, World Tour and Challenger Tour. It is organised by the Interna ...

2016 ITF Men's Circuit The 2016 ITF Men's Circuit is the 2016 edition of the second-tier tour for men's professional tennis. It is organised by the International Tennis Federation and is a tier below the ATP Tour. The ITF Men's Circuit includes tournaments with prize mon ...

2017 ITF Men's Circuit The 2017 ITF Men's Circuit is the 2017 edition of the second tier tour for men's professional tennis. It is organised by the International Tennis Federation and is a tier below the ATP Tour. The ITF Men's Circuit includes tournaments with prize mon ...

2018 ITF Men's Circuit The 2018 ITF Men's Circuit is the 2018 edition of the second tier tour for men's professional tennis. It is organised by the International Tennis Federation and is a tier below the ATP Tour. The ITF Men's Circuit includes tournaments with prize mon ...

2019 ITF Men's World Tennis Tour The 2019 ITF Men's World Tennis Tour is the 2019 edition of the third tier tour for men's professional tennis. It is organised by the International Tennis Federation and is a tier below the ATP Challenger Tour. The ITF Men's World Tennis Tour incl ...

2020 ITF Men's World Tennis Tour The 2020 International Tennis Federation (ITF) Men's World Tennis Tour is a second-tier tour for Men's professional tennis. It is organized by the International Tennis Federation and is a tier below the ATP Challenger Tour. The ITF Men's World Ten ...

2021 ITF Men's World Tennis Tour The 2021 International Tennis Federation (ITF) Men's World Tennis Tour is an entry level tour for Men's professional tennis. It is organized by the International Tennis Federation and is a tier below the ATP Challenger Tour. The Men'ITF World Tenni ...

2022 ITF Men's World Tennis Tour The 2022 International Tennis Federation (ITF) Men's World Tennis Tour is an entry level tour for Men's professional tennis. It is organized by the International Tennis Federation and is a tier below the ATP Challenger Tour. The Men'ITF World Tenni ...

References

External links

ITF Men's Circuit
{{Tennis box Tennis tours and series International Tennis Federation Recurring sporting events established in 1998 Men's tennis tournaments