Andrea Gaudenzi, director of the ATP, sets out what the ideal scenario is for 2028, prioritizing the maintenance of a tour in South America, although it may not be easy to achieve.
Arabia Saudí
The Italian was sincere when talking about the post-US Open period, showing great satisfaction with his level despite it being an exhibition. How would you describe your stay in Arabia?
The Spaniard talked about his upcoming documentary with Netflix, the growth of his brand in Saudi Arabia... and confessed what the big 'must' of his professional career is.
The ATP has officially confirmed the signing of an agreement with Saudi Arabia through its sovereign fund, PIF, to host a Masters 1000 tournament starting in 2028.
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.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Badosa, embajadora de PIF en Arabia Saudí
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Rafa Nadal is in Saudi Arabia, specifically in the city of Jeddah, where he has been present at some events as the ambassador of tennis for the Saudi country. He has visited schools and tennis clubs near where the NextGen ATP Finals are taking place, and on one of the courts, he left a much more than endearing image. The Spaniard wanted to show a child how to hold the racket correctly and gave him a quick lesson in the sport that has given him such a successful career. The child listened carefully and wanted to replicate with the racket what one of his idols was advising him.
Stepping on a clay court for a tennis lesson takes on a whole different meaning when @RafaelNadal is your coach… 🤩
— ATP Tour (@atptour) December 22, 2024
🎥: Saudi Tennis Federation pic.twitter.com/fhZz8vgJ8e
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Nadal deja una imagen entrañable con un niño en su visita a Arabia Saudí
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Marina Storti, the public face of WTA Ventures, explains the improvements to the women's circuit following the arrival of the CVC fund and outlines her future plans to enhance revenue and exposure.
Important rumors coming from Saudi Arabia, where one of the country's most important newspapers states that an agreement has already been reached with ATP for the organization of a tenth Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tournament in February starting from 2027 or 2028, with this being the remaining detail to be determined. The agreement is reported to have been signed in Rome a few days ago and will be officially announced soon, according to this source.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Arabia Saudí podría haber llegado ya a un acuerdo con la ATP para organizar un décimo Masters 1000
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Andrea Gaudenzi, director of the ATP, sets out what the ideal scenario is for 2028, prioritizing the maintenance of a tour in South America, although it may not be easy to achieve.
The ATP has officially confirmed the signing of an agreement with Saudi Arabia through its sovereign fund, PIF, to host a Masters 1000 tournament starting in 2028.
The Italian was sincere when talking about the post-US Open period, showing great satisfaction with his level despite it being an exhibition. How would you describe your stay in Arabia?
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.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Badosa, embajadora de PIF en Arabia Saudí
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The Spaniard talked about his upcoming documentary with Netflix, the growth of his brand in Saudi Arabia... and confessed what the big 'must' of his professional career is.
Rafa Nadal is in Saudi Arabia, specifically in the city of Jeddah, where he has been present at some events as the ambassador of tennis for the Saudi country. He has visited schools and tennis clubs near where the NextGen ATP Finals are taking place, and on one of the courts, he left a much more than endearing image. The Spaniard wanted to show a child how to hold the racket correctly and gave him a quick lesson in the sport that has given him such a successful career. The child listened carefully and wanted to replicate with the racket what one of his idols was advising him.
Stepping on a clay court for a tennis lesson takes on a whole different meaning when @RafaelNadal is your coach… 🤩
— ATP Tour (@atptour) December 22, 2024
🎥: Saudi Tennis Federation pic.twitter.com/fhZz8vgJ8e
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Nadal deja una imagen entrañable con un niño en su visita a Arabia Saudí
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Marina Storti, the public face of WTA Ventures, explains the improvements to the women's circuit following the arrival of the CVC fund and outlines her future plans to enhance revenue and exposure.
Important rumors coming from Saudi Arabia, where one of the country's most important newspapers states that an agreement has already been reached with ATP for the organization of a tenth Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tournament in February starting from 2027 or 2028, with this being the remaining detail to be determined. The agreement is reported to have been signed in Rome a few days ago and will be officially announced soon, according to this source.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Arabia Saudí podría haber llegado ya a un acuerdo con la ATP para organizar un décimo Masters 1000
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In the midst of the 2024 ATP Finals celebration, ATP President Andrea Gaudenzi spoke with the media about a topic that has been circulating in the tennis world in recent months. Will there be a tenth Masters 1000 in Saudi Arabia? Gaudenzi left the door wide open to that possibility, which would not happen before four years: "If it happens, it won't be before 2028 because there are infrastructure works that need time. The other Masters 1000 tournaments are not at risk, as they have had category protection for 30 years. The approach with the Saudis has been open, listening to their aspirations, as they want to invest in tennis and help us. We want to build bridges, not barriers. When I first played in Dubai and Doha in the 90s, things were different, but they have progressed a lot. Saudi Arabia has that desire for change."
Masters 1000 in Saudi Arabia? Not Before 2028
— Lorenzo Ercoli (@Ladal17) November 14, 2024
In Turin today, #Gaudenzi discussed with the media possibility of the 10th Masters 1000 in Saudi Arabia
“If it happens, it won’t be before 2028 because there are infrastructure works that need time. The other Masters 1000… pic.twitter.com/gLugC79m7Q
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Gaudenzi, sobre un Masters 1000 en Arabia Saudí: "Si ocurre, no será antes de 2028"
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The American reflected on the future of exhibitions and expressed his rejection of the amounts and atmosphere generated during the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh.