SURJ SPORTS INVESTMENT, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, and the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) have announced the launch of a new ATP Masters 1000 tournament to be held in Saudi Arabia, marking a first for both the country and the sport.
The addition of the Saudi event represents the first expansion of the ATP Masters 1000 category. Saudi Arabia will become the tenth host nation, joining the prestigious roster of tournaments in Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, Madrid, Rome, Toronto/Montreal, Cincinnati, Shanghai, and Paris. The inaugural edition is scheduled to take place as early as 2028.
The new tournament builds upon the ongoing strategic partnership between PIF and the ATP, which includes PIF’s title sponsorship of both the ATP and WTA rankings, collaboration across major ATP Tour events, and the recent launch of ATP Tennis IQ Powered by PIF, an advanced technology platform for player performance analytics. As part of the agreement, the new Saudi event will also become a shareholder in ATP Media, the Tour’s global broadcast and media arm, alongside the existing Masters 1000 tournaments.
A nationwide grassroots program, developed in partnership with the Saudi Tennis Federation, will focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and talent development. The initiative aims to inspire a new generation of Saudi players while creating a sustainable pathway for participation and professional growth.
SURJ Sports Investment chairman Bander Bin Mogren said, “Bringing an ATP Masters 1000 event to Saudi Arabia is a major step forward for tennis in the region and a reflection of our shared commitment with ATP to the growth of the game around the world. This announcement underscores Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a major destination for world-class sport and strengthens our ambition to support athletes, fans, and the wider tennis community for years to come. We are proud to be leading this effort with our partners, and we are committed to delivering a tournament that leaves a lasting legacy for the sport.”
ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi commented, “This is a proud moment for us and the result of a journey that’s been years in the making. Saudi Arabia has shown a genuine commitment to tennis – not just at the professional level, but also in growing the game more broadly at all levels. PIF’s ambition for the sport is clear, and we believe fans and players alike will be amazed by what’s coming. Strengthening our premium events is driving record growth and transformation across the Tour, and we’re grateful to our partners at PIF and SURJ for helping deliver that growth and sharing in this vision.”
SURJ Sports Investment CEO Danny Townsend added, “The launch of an ATP Masters 1000 in Saudi Arabia is a defining moment in our journey to enhance the sports landscape. This tournament is more than an event; it is a statement of ambition, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s role as a global sports hub. In partnership with ATP, we are committed to creating an extraordinary experience for players and fans, while advancing our mission to develop sport at every level.”
