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.
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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"
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
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
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.
In the midst of the Six Kings Slam dispute and from the Stockholm tournament, the Norwegian did not shy away from talking about the Saudi arrival in sports, providing a vision that contrasts with the usual.
Three months ago, Saudi Arabia announced its latest and most ambitious step into the world of tennis. It was the Six Kings Slam, an exhibition that promised to bring together the crème de la crème of racket sports, with the biggest prize money in history. We hadn't heard anything more about this event... until today: Saudi authorities have confirmed that the event will take place during October 16 and 19, with the 18th as a rest day (the ATP does not allow an exhibition to be held for three consecutive days). The participants remain Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, and Holger Rune... and the monetary figures are, to say the least, staggering: 1.5 million euros guaranteed for each player and 6 million for the winner, the largest prize in the history of this sport. Quite something.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Arabia Saudí confirma la exhibición del siglo: Nadal, Alcaraz, Djokovic... y un dinero mareante
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
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
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"
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.
In the midst of the Six Kings Slam dispute and from the Stockholm tournament, the Norwegian did not shy away from talking about the Saudi arrival in sports, providing a vision that contrasts with the usual.
Three months ago, Saudi Arabia announced its latest and most ambitious step into the world of tennis. It was the Six Kings Slam, an exhibition that promised to bring together the crème de la crème of racket sports, with the biggest prize money in history. We hadn't heard anything more about this event... until today: Saudi authorities have confirmed that the event will take place during October 16 and 19, with the 18th as a rest day (the ATP does not allow an exhibition to be held for three consecutive days). The participants remain Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, and Holger Rune... and the monetary figures are, to say the least, staggering: 1.5 million euros guaranteed for each player and 6 million for the winner, the largest prize in the history of this sport. Quite something.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Arabia Saudí confirma la exhibición del siglo: Nadal, Alcaraz, Djokovic... y un dinero mareante