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The ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) is the governing body of men's professional tennis, founded in 1972. It oversees the ATP Tour, which consists of multiple tiers of tournaments such as ATP Masters 1000, ATP 500, ATP 250, and the season-ending ATP Finals. The ATP ranking system, introduced in 1973, is based on a player's performance over a 52-week rolling period. Points are awarded based on a player's results in tournaments, with Grand Slam events, governed separately by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), awarding the most points.

The ATP Finals feature the top eight players at the end of the season based on the rankings. This tournament, established in 1970, uses a round-robin format before advancing to knockout rounds. It has been held in various cities, including London and Turin. The ATP Cup, introduced in 2020, is an annual team competition in which players represent their countries.

ATP tournaments are held on different surfaces, including hard, clay, and grass courts. The ATP Tour calendar includes tournaments across the globe, including notable events in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. The ATP Tour is a key part of the professional tennis structure, with players earning points based on their performance in tournaments.

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