Boss Open 2026, Stuttgart, Germany - ATP 250

[MargaretMcAleer]

We've talked about this many times, going back at least a decade! It only makes sense to elevate 1 of these grass events to Masters' status!

You have to have the capacity to stage a Masters 1000 in London, Queens to me hasnt the capacity
I agree with Britbox staging a Masters in Germany eg Halle could/ would be the way to go, they have to room to expand.

 

[the AntiPusher]

We've talked about this many times, going back at least a decade! It only makes sense to elevate 1 of these grass events to Masters' status!

I am late to the discussion. Master series during a short 3 weeks grass season may not be practical in the minds of some top players especially before the biggest challenge of the year to play at a Wimbledon may be the reason..I think it would be great for the fans but too much for the top players. E.g. would you want Federer, Sampras,Sinner, Alcaraz and Djoker playing great at queen’s club tournament or at Wimbledon. Look at all the injuries before RG and look at what we had to endure. I definitely didn’t enjoy RG and can you imagine if we get a 500 level SW19 2026. just a thought.

 

[Fiero425]

I am late to the discussion. Master series during a short 3 weeks grass season may not be practical in the minds of some top players especially before the biggest challenge of the year to play at a Wimbledon may be the reason..I think it would be great for the fans but too much for the top players. E.g. would you want Federer, Sampras,Sinner, Alcaraz and Djoker playing great at queen’s club tournament or at Wimbledon. Look at all the injuries before RG and look at what we had to endure. I definitely didn’t enjoy RG and can you imagine if we get a 500 level SW19 2026. just a thought.

We've spoken about injury & physical exhaustion as well! I have little to no sympathy for the players! Recall who complained about the schedule being so grueling as they all, including the Big 3 signed up for a MONEY GRAB from that East Indian Team Tennis tour in the off-season over a decade ago? After that it was like "I don't GAF!" The players are also doing damage to themselves by "maxing out" w/ mindless aggression that is systematically breaking down the best of players! It's not even entertaining so I just can't understand this move in the game w/ the ladies following suit! The rankings are a mess outside the top 2! You see how the ratings went down for the FO w/o Sincaraz! It's only going to get worse as the other players on the tour can't sustain any kind of consistency due to physical & mental exhaustion! I've almost totally weaned myself off as players slowly retire who actually could peak my interest! It's just about DONE!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I am late to the discussion. Master series during a short 3 weeks grass season may not be practical in the minds of some top players especially before the biggest challenge of the year to play at a Wimbledon may be the reason..I think it would be great for the fans but too much for the top players. E.g. would you want Federer, Sampras,Sinner, Alcaraz and Djoker playing great at queen’s club tournament or at Wimbledon. Look at all the injuries before RG and look at what we had to endure. I definitely didn’t enjoy RG and can you imagine if we get a 500 level SW19 2026. just a thought.

Well if they could extend the grass season say 1 week, they then could include a Masters 1000, it has been long over due in my eyes and others BTW
Injuries can happen on any surface BTW that is just an excuse
Including a Masters 1000 before any GS title is a tournament any player would want to win, especially such a prestige event like the Home of Tennis, Wimbledon