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ATP Announces Controversial Masters 1000 Tournament in Saudi Arabia

10/24/2025

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The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) announced a new Masters 1000 tournament in Saudi Arabia, launching as early as February 2028.
The event marks the first Masters expansion in 35 years and will be non-mandatory.
It will last one week and include 56 players, as critics raise scheduling concerns.
The tournament adds to Saudi Arabia's tennis presence, while players say Mexican Open and Rio Open deserve Masters 1000 status.

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The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) announced a new Masters 1000 tournament in Saudi Arabia, launching as early as February 2028.
The event marks the first Masters expansion in 35 years and will be non-mandatory.
It will last one week and include 56 players, as critics raise scheduling concerns.
The tournament adds to Saudi Arabia's tennis presence, while players say Mexican Open and Rio Open deserve Masters 1000 status.