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The Acapulco tournament could disappear in 2028.

According to AS, the Acapulco tournament could disappear from the calendar in 2028

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The upcoming modifications to the ATP calendar could jeopardize one of the most iconic tournaments on the calendar. The Acapulco tournament, emblem of February and a benchmark event in the Latin American sphere, may be one of the sacrifices made by the ATP to make room for the Arabian Saudí Masters 1000. Punto de Break has learned that although it's not yet 100% confirmed, this could be one of the events chosen to lighten the calendar and make way for the Saudi tournament from 2028 onwards... And also, there are talks with other tournaments in that part of the calendar.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Según AS, el torneo de Acapulco podría desaparecer del calendario en 2028

The WTA Finals will leave Saudi Arabia after 2026 and aim for North America in 2027. Photo: Gettyimages

The WTA Finals will leave Saudi Arabia after 2026 and aim towards North America in 2027

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The controversial and complicated union between the WTA Finals and Saudi Arabia will come to an end this year. This is assured by journalist Ben Rothenberg, who points out that the tournament bringing together the top eight tennis players from the WTA ranking will not renew its contract with the Middle Eastern country. Thus, the WTA Finals, which have been held in Arabia since 2024, could move across the pond to North America. According to the mentioned journalist, the WTA is in negotiations to host the 2027 edition in a North American city.

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Las WTA Finals dejarán Arabia Saudí tras 2026 y apuntan a Norteamérica en 2027

Daria Kasatkina, tennis in Saudi Arabia. Photo: gettyimages

Kasatkina explains why it is good that top-level tournaments are held in Saudi Arabia

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Daria Kasatkina is one of the most vocal tennis players regarding women's social rights and the LGBTQ+ community. Therefore, her response to a challenging question during the press conference of the WTA 500 Brisbane 2026 about the benefits of competing in Saudi Arabia has made a significant impact.

"Unfortunately, as tennis players, we do not have a voice in where we play. The governing bodies of tennis profit from us, and our role is to go and compete—it's our job, and we also need to earn money. I always try to find positive aspects, one of which is to show young Saudi women the benefits of our sport and contribute to improving their situation," she explained.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Kasatkina explica por qué es bueno que se jueguen torneos de primer nivel en Arabia Saudí

WTA Finals leave Saudi Arabia. Photo: gettyimages

There is already a favorite venue to host the WTA Finals starting in 2027

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Several highly reliable sources close to the top institution of women's tennis ensure that negotiations for the renewal of the contract by which the WTA Finals would continue to be held in Saudi Arabia after 2026 are completely broken. This season will be the last in which the season-ending tournament is held in Riyadh, moving to a different location afterward. The city that emerges as a top favorite is the American city of Charlotte in North Carolina.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ya hay sede favorita para acoger las WTA Finals a partir de 2027

Main Stadium of the Acapulco Tournament. Photo: gettyimages

The Acapulco and Buenos Aires tournaments, more than threatened by Saudi Arabia

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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.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Los torneos de Acapulco y Buenos Aires, más que amenazados por Arabia Saudí

Change of venue for Next Gen ATP Finals. Photo: gettyimages

The NextGen ATP Finals leave Saudi Arabia and seek a new venue

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End of the agreement between the ATP and Saudi Arabia to host the Next Gen ATP Finals, with this December's edition being the last in which the tournament will be held in Saudi lands. The initial plan was for it to remain there until 2027, but the agreement has been terminated earlier than expected. The ATP is now seeking new venues to host this event starting from 2026, as reported by TheNational.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Las NextGen ATP Finals se marchan de Arabia Saudí y buscan nueva sede

The Acapulco tournament could disappear in 2028.

According to AS, the Acapulco tournament could disappear from the calendar in 2028

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The upcoming modifications to the ATP calendar could jeopardize one of the most iconic tournaments on the calendar. The Acapulco tournament, emblem of February and a benchmark event in the Latin American sphere, may be one of the sacrifices made by the ATP to make room for the Arabian Saudí Masters 1000. Punto de Break has learned that although it's not yet 100% confirmed, this could be one of the events chosen to lighten the calendar and make way for the Saudi tournament from 2028 onwards... And also, there are talks with other tournaments in that part of the calendar.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Según AS, el torneo de Acapulco podría desaparecer del calendario en 2028

WTA Finals leave Saudi Arabia. Photo: gettyimages

There is already a favorite venue to host the WTA Finals starting in 2027

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Several highly reliable sources close to the top institution of women's tennis ensure that negotiations for the renewal of the contract by which the WTA Finals would continue to be held in Saudi Arabia after 2026 are completely broken. This season will be the last in which the season-ending tournament is held in Riyadh, moving to a different location afterward. The city that emerges as a top favorite is the American city of Charlotte in North Carolina.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ya hay sede favorita para acoger las WTA Finals a partir de 2027

The WTA Finals will leave Saudi Arabia after 2026 and aim for North America in 2027. Photo: Gettyimages

The WTA Finals will leave Saudi Arabia after 2026 and aim towards North America in 2027

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The controversial and complicated union between the WTA Finals and Saudi Arabia will come to an end this year. This is assured by journalist Ben Rothenberg, who points out that the tournament bringing together the top eight tennis players from the WTA ranking will not renew its contract with the Middle Eastern country. Thus, the WTA Finals, which have been held in Arabia since 2024, could move across the pond to North America. According to the mentioned journalist, the WTA is in negotiations to host the 2027 edition in a North American city.

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Las WTA Finals dejarán Arabia Saudí tras 2026 y apuntan a Norteamérica en 2027

Main Stadium of the Acapulco Tournament. Photo: gettyimages

The Acapulco and Buenos Aires tournaments, more than threatened by Saudi Arabia

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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.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Los torneos de Acapulco y Buenos Aires, más que amenazados por Arabia Saudí

Daria Kasatkina, tennis in Saudi Arabia. Photo: gettyimages

Kasatkina explains why it is good that top-level tournaments are held in Saudi Arabia

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Daria Kasatkina is one of the most vocal tennis players regarding women's social rights and the LGBTQ+ community. Therefore, her response to a challenging question during the press conference of the WTA 500 Brisbane 2026 about the benefits of competing in Saudi Arabia has made a significant impact.

"Unfortunately, as tennis players, we do not have a voice in where we play. The governing bodies of tennis profit from us, and our role is to go and compete—it's our job, and we also need to earn money. I always try to find positive aspects, one of which is to show young Saudi women the benefits of our sport and contribute to improving their situation," she explained.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Kasatkina explica por qué es bueno que se jueguen torneos de primer nivel en Arabia Saudí

Change of venue for Next Gen ATP Finals. Photo: gettyimages

The NextGen ATP Finals leave Saudi Arabia and seek a new venue

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End of the agreement between the ATP and Saudi Arabia to host the Next Gen ATP Finals, with this December's edition being the last in which the tournament will be held in Saudi lands. The initial plan was for it to remain there until 2027, but the agreement has been terminated earlier than expected. The ATP is now seeking new venues to host this event starting from 2026, as reported by TheNational.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Las NextGen ATP Finals se marchan de Arabia Saudí y buscan nueva sede

Paula Badosa, new ambassador of Saudi Arabia.

Badosa "signs" with Saudi Arabia and becomes ambassador

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The collaboration between the PIF, the Sovereign Fund of Saudi Arabia, and the tennis world, specifically the WTA, continues to strengthen ties. Not only due to the numerous events now taking place in Saudi lands, notably the WTA Finals, but also through the 'signing' of players as country ambassadors, aiming to boost tennis in the region. Following the renowned contract offered to Rafa Nadal, the latest to become an ambassador for the Middle Eastern country is Paula Badosa, who highlighted that she "shares the same values, those of progressing in tennis and empowering the next generation" with the PIF, a key reason for the collaboration.

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