ATP Tour
ATP Guarantee
Learn how to report an issue, what safeguarding means in ATP, and more
December 19, 2025
1) ATP guarantee
The ATP is committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment at all ATP events around the world. Safeguarding is at the heart of our values and how we protect the dignity, well-being and rights of those who play professional tennis.
ATP’s coverage applies to players, player support teams, staff, officials, volunteers, at-risk children, adults and anyone participating in or attending an ATP tournament.
2) Report a concern:
If something doesn’t feel right, please report it. Anyone can report a safety concern, including players, staff, volunteers, parents, spectators or members of the public.
You can report issues via:
If anyone is in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services first. You can then report the issue to the tournament DSO or ATP.
All reports are taken seriously and treated confidentially.
3) What does guarantee mean in ATP?
Safeguarding at the ATP means taking action to prevent injury, respond to concerns and promote a culture of safety and respect at our tournaments. This is to protect people, particularly players, children and adults at risk, and ensure issues are taken seriously and handled with care.
Our approach to conservation is guided by the following principles:
- Trauma-informed care: Protection plans are rooted in trauma-informed care principles and are designed to prevent recurrence of traumatic experiences and restore a sense of safety, strength, and self-worth. The plan aims to prioritize the welfare of everyone involved in ATP tournaments, particularly all at-risk children, adults and anyone with a history of abuse.
- Shared Responsibilities: Protection is everyone’s responsibility. All involved are expected to adhere to the principles of the Protection Plan and work together to ensure a safe professional tennis environment during ATP Championships.
- Championship Security: ATP takes safeguarding concerns and allegations seriously and strives to respond promptly.
- Work together to: The ATP works with other organizations within and outside tennis to improve safeguarding standards and best practice.
4) Roles and Responsibilities
Protection is everyone’s responsibility. While everyone has a role to play, certain responsibilities are clearly defined.
- Event Designated Security Officer (DSO):
Serves as the primary point of contact for event assurance, receiving concerns and working closely with the ATP to ensure appropriate action is taken. - ATP Assurance Director:
Oversee the ATP Assurance Program, assess and investigate issues, and ensure that assurance standards remain consistent across events. - safeguard advisory group
A group of independent professionals with backgrounds in guarding or tennis, leading the ATP in delivering on its guarding commitments. - Everyone participating in ATP tournaments:
Players, staff, officials and volunteers are expected to treat each other with respect, maintain appropriate boundaries and report concerns.
5) ATP Guarantee Plan
You can download the ATP Protection Plan here.
6) Contact and support
ATP uses a trauma-based approach to conservation. Support, care and dignity are at the heart of dealing with issues.
Security Director:
Andrew Azzopardi
[email protected]+44 7354 843986
