Saudi Arabia is taking very seriously its idea of setting up a Masters 1000 tournament by 2028, as seen in a first video showcasing the ambitious project they aim to undertake, which could become a landmark in the tennis world, positioning it as one of the most prestigious tournaments on the ATP circuit.
It's no secret that in the Middle East a lot of money is being moved, and when they decide to do something, they do it big. This case is no exception, with a video released illustrating the facilities, featuring 30 courts and a central stadium for 15,000 people. By the way, with a retractable roof. A tournament that would be held early in the year, making it the first Masters 1000 of the calendar, joining other major events in the area like ATP 500 or WTA 1000.
They are going all out🤑🤑
— Iván Aguilar (@ivabianconero) June 15, 2026
The National Tennis Center of Saudi Arabia was presented, which will host a Masters 1000 from 2028 onwards
🎾It will have 30 courts
🏟️There will be a stadium with capacity for 15 thousand people and a retractable roof pic.twitter.com/EhrmXz0Nro
Why Saudi Arabia Will Become a Reference in Tennis
The Saudi Minister of Sports, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, has made it clear that this is a long-term commitment, stating, "The center has the necessary capabilities to host major tournaments and elite players, as it was built according to the highest international specifications and standards."
In addition to the central court for 15,000 people, there will be a Court 1 (5,000 seats), Court 2 (2,000), and Court 3, with a capacity for 8,000 people, which will be a multi-purpose venue for sports, concerts, and cultural events. In essence, Saudi Arabia is making a strong bet on tennis, investing significant funds and clearly indicating their intention to revolutionize the circuit with a highly promising project.
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