Tennis tournaments are classified into various categories based on their importance, prize money, and the level of competition.
The four Grand Slam tournaments—Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open—are the most prestigious events in tennis, offering the highest prize money and ranking points.
They are followed by the ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 events, which are the next tier in terms of importance.
These tournaments attract the top-ranked players and are crucial for their season performance.
Further down the hierarchy are the ATP 500 and ATP 250 tournaments, along with the WTA 500 and WTA 250 events.
These tournaments offer lower prize money and ranking points compared to the higher-tier events but still attract a competitive field of players.
Additionally, there are various regional and national tournaments, as well as exhibition events, that provide opportunities for players to compete and earn rankings points.