ATR, or Accurate Tennis Rankings, is a fan-driven method for ranking the best current tennis players. ATR offers a comprehensive approach to ranking professional tennis players. It differs from the traditional ATP and WTA rankings, which are based primarily on tournament results from the preceding 12 months. ATR employs a proprietary algorithm that considers multiple factors including the recency of tournaments, the rankings of opponents, and the dominance of victories. This multifaceted approach aims to provide a more nuanced and current reflection of players' standings. In contrast, the current ATP/WTA ranking systems, developed in the 1970s, relied on simpler methods suitable for the era's manual data processing. Many tennis enthusiasts find the ATR offers a more detailed evaluation compared to the established rankings methods. The ATR is designed to be a companion to the ATP and WTA rankings, which are important for understanding the historical context of tennis and following trends over time. The ATR provides an additional layer of data that fans can use to follow the game in real-time, with updates daily based on multiple datasets.
