In 1990, the ATP took over the world circuit and decided on some changes: one was that its nine most prestigious tournaments Grand Prix Championship Round Serieswhich had taken place between 1970 and 1989, were renamed Masters 1000. These are of great importance and are only below the four Grand Slams plus the ATP Finals.
The M1000 currently contested are: Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome, Montreal/Toronto, Cincinnati, Shanghai and Paris. Previously there were also locations in Stockholm (1990-1994), Stuttgart (1995-2001) and Hamburg (1990-2008).
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Who has more Masters 1000 titles?
novak djokovic, holder of multiple records on the professional circuit, is the one who looks down on everyone. The Serb, who has the distinction of being the only one to have won 100% of nine M1000s (winning at least twice each), amasses an impressive 38 titles. His career began in 2007, when he prevailed in Miami’s appointment to the Argentine Guillermo Canas by 6-3, 6-2 and 6-4. Two weeks earlier he had fallen in Indian Wells with Rafael Nadal.
The Spanish left-hander is the second most successful player of all time 36 crowns. While he has reached the final of every tournament, two still deny him: Rafa didn’t make it either in Miami or Paris. Clay is, of course, his high point: Monte Carlo has dominated 11 times and Rome has a dozen or so celebrations, for example. Madrid has seen him champion five times, the same as the Canadian Masters 1000 played in Toronto and Montreal.
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The third step of his podium belongs (and at a good distance) to Roger Federer. The Swiss stopped the bill 28 trophies, with Monte Carlo and Rome being the only ones he failed to achieve. In the Principality he reached the decisive appointment four times, while in the Italian capital he was also close four times. Your favorites? Cincinnati saw him win seven times and Madrid six.
Top Masters 1000 Winners
| pos. | Tennis player | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novak Djokovic (Serbia) | 38 |
| 2 | Rafael Nadal (Spain) | 36 |
| 3 | Roger Federer (Switzerland) | 28 |
| 4 | André Agassi (United States) | 17 |
| 5 | Andy Murray (Great Britain) | 14 |
| 6 | Pete Sampras (United States) | eleven |
| 7 | Thomas Muster (Austria) | 8 |
| 8 | Michael Chang (United States) | 7 |
| 9 | Alexander Zverev (Germany) | 5 |
| 10 | Jim Courier (United States) | 5 |
| eleven | Andy Roddick (United States) | 5 |
| 12 | Boris Becker (Germany) | 5 |
| 13 | Gustavo Kuerten (Brazil) | 5 |
| 14 | Marat Safin (Russia) | 5 |
| fifteen | Marcelo Rios (Chile) | 5 |
