The Acapulco and Buenos Aires tournaments, more than threatened by Saudi Arabia
Major structural changes are imminent in the ATP calendar, and movements are already happening involving SURJ, the sovereign fund of Saudi Arabia through which the Arab country operates in sports, and the ATP itself. Both institutions are working together on the buying and reacquiring process of several tournaments. The two events they are already trying to purchase licenses for are Acapulco and Buenos Aires, according to an investigation by the NY Times.
Saudi Arabia and ATP Tour accelerate buyback and license reacquisition program to reshape men's tennis.
SURJ is funding possible acquisitions of Mexican and Argentina Opens, after ATP-funded deals for four other licenses@MattFutterman @CDEcclesharehttps://t.co/ruqr7YbLvK— James Hansen (@jameskhansen) March 12, 2026
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