Dates of ATP Masters 1000 events in 2022 - Which events will Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray play?

The first ATP 1000 Masters event of the season is taking place in Indian Wells, with eight more to come in 2022. The prestigious tournaments carry the most ranking points outside of the four Grand Slams and usually feature all of the top players on the tour.

Ad/> Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Rafael Nadal, Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas all lifted a Masters title last season and will be aiming to do the same again this time around. TennisWhy is Medvedev losing No.1 ranking and how can he get it back in Miami?3 HOURS AGO When are the Masters 1000 tournaments in 2022? March 23-April 3: Miami Open (hard court) April 4-10: Monte-Carlo Masters (clay) May 1-8: Madrid Open (clay) May 8-15: Italian Open (clay) August 7-14: Canadian Open, Montreal (hard court) August 14-21: Cincinnati Masters (hard court) October 9-16: Shanghai Masters (hard court) October 31-November 6: Paris Masters (hard court) Who are the defending champions? There were seven different Masters champions in 2021, with only Zverev (Madrid and Cincinnati) a repeat winner.

Hubert Hurkacz will be the defending champion in Miami after he beat Jannik Sinner in last year’s final. Djokovic will not play the tournament as he is still unable to travel to the United States because he is unvaccinated against Covid-19.

Nadal will also miss out as he focuses on preparing for the clay season and a shot at a record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title at the French Open. The first clay Masters of the season takes place in Monte Carlo, where Tsitsipas will be the defending champion.