Saudi Arabia’s New Masters Tournament: A Questionable Expansion Amid a Crowded Tennis Calendar
As the ATP adds a Saudi Arabia Masters event to an already congested tennis calendar, questions mount about the implications for player welfare and American values amid ties to a regime with poor human rights records.
In a move that raises serious questions about priorities in professional tennis, the ATP announced plans for a new Masters tournament hosted by Saudi Arabia, slated to begin possibly as soon as 2028. This marks the first addition to the elite ATP Masters series in three and a half decades, yet comes at a time when players have been vocal about the need for easing an increasingly crowded schedule rather than expanding it further. ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi has indicated the tournament might take place early in the season, potentially in February after the Australian Open. The idea of creating...
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