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ATP Announces Controversial Masters 1000 in Saudi Arabia

10/29/2025

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The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) announced a new Masters 1000 tournament in Saudi Arabia starting in 2028, the first Masters expansion in over 35 years.
The event will feature a 56-player draw and is non-mandatory.
Players Steve Johnson and John Isner, American tennis players, expressed skepticism that it could overshadow smaller events, particularly in the United States, and disrupt the tour's balance.

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The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) announced a new Masters 1000 tournament in Saudi Arabia starting in 2028, the first Masters expansion in over 35 years.
The event will feature a 56-player draw and is non-mandatory.
Players Steve Johnson and John Isner, American tennis players, expressed skepticism that it could overshadow smaller events, particularly in the United States, and disrupt the tour's balance.