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WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - The Monte Carlo clay-court tennis tournament dropped its federal suit against the ATP Tour and agreed to forgo the mandatory player commitments other top-tier events require.
The change takes effect in 2009, when the ATP unveils a new calendar. As part of a settlement announced Tuesday, Monte Carlo will keep its current mid-April spot on the calendar, and will have the same rankings points and prize money as eight other top-tier tournaments.
"This allows us to continue with development of the 2009 calendar, and the changes that we believe are necessary," ATP spokesman Kris Dent said. "It's a good outcome in that it preserves and respects Monte Carlo."
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