ATP and SURJ Sports Investment launch a new Masters tournament

24 Oct 2025 | Anna-Rose Gabbitass

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ATP has agreed a deal with SURJ Sports Investment to introduce a new ATP Masters 1000 tournament to be staged in Saudi Arabia from 2028.

The tournament will be the first expansion of the Masters 1000 category in the ATP Tour’s 35-year history, with Saudi Arabia becoming the tenth host nation alongside events in Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, Madrid, Rome, Toronto/Montreal, Cincinnati, Shanghai and Paris.

As part of the agreement, the new event will join ATP and existing Masters 1000 tournaments as a shareholder in ATP Media, the Tour’s global broadcast and media arm. The partnership extends the existing relationship between ATP and PIF, which includes PIF’s role as the official naming partner of the ATP and WTA rankings and its collaboration on ATP Tennis IQ, a data and technology platform launched earlier this year.

The deal adds to Saudi Arabia’s growing involvement in professional tennis, following its hosting of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah since 2023 and the WTA Finals in Riyadh since 2024.

Bander Bin Mogren, Chairman of SURJ Sports Investment, 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.”

Danny Townsend, CEO of SURJ Sports Investment, 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.”