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Saudi Arabia to Host 10th ATP Masters 1000 from 2028 – Official Announcement

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Saudi Arabia to host the 10th ATP Masters 1000 event starting in 2028
The tournament is part of the ATP's first Masters 1000 expansion in 35 years
Despite player concerns over season length, the ATP aims to globalize tennis

Written by Tomasz Wilk

Tennis Writer • 10+ Years as a Tennis Analyst & Betting Strategist

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Saudi Arabia will host the 10th ATP Masters 1000 from 2028, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom’s rise as a global tennis and sporting destination.Source: Getty

OFFICIAL: Saudi Arabia to Host 10th ATP Masters 1000 from 2028

The ATP has officially announced the creation of a tenth Masters 1000 event, set to be held in Saudi Arabia starting in 2028. This marks the first expansion of the Masters series in 35 years, signaling a new chapter in the global tennis calendar.

Details of the New Event

The tournament will be a non-mandatory event, featuring a 56-player field over the course of one week. Exact dates are yet to be confirmed, but February—post-Australian Open—is the leading option, although a pre-Australian Open slot has not been ruled out.

Backed by the Public Investment Fund, the partnership with #SURJSports and the ATP Tour is part of Saudi Arabia’s growing ambition to establish itself as a major hub for world-class tennis. The move also places the Kingdom alongside the elite list of hosts for ATP Masters 1000 tournaments.

Saudi Arabia Making Its Mark in Tennis

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - OCTOBER 18: Jannik Sinner of Italy and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain with Turki Al-Sheikh and Yasir Al-Rumayyan after the Men's Single's Final on day three of the Six Kings Slam 2025 at ANB Arena on October 18, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Saudi Arabia has been steadily building a sporting profile on the global stage. Two years ago, it successfully moved the ATP Next Gen Finals from Milan to Jeddah, and it also introduced the Six Kings Slam, a unique event where the top six players in the world compete for one of the sport’s biggest prizes. Hosting the 10th Masters 1000 now adds to Saudi Arabia’s strategy of diversifying the country, attracting tourists, and positioning itself as a major sporting nation.

A Bold Move Amid Player Concerns

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 05: Jannik Sinner of Italy withdraws due to injury during the match against Tallon Griekspoor of Netherlands in the Men's Singles 3rd round match on day 7 of the 2025 Shanghai Rolex Masters Qi Zhong Tennis Center on October 05, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Hu Chengwei/Getty Images)

While top players have increasingly voiced concerns about the length of the tennis season and rising injury risks, the ATP has decided to press ahead and expand the calendar, adding a tenth Masters event. This decision underscores the tour’s commitment to growing the game globally, even amid ongoing debates over player workload.

Tomasz Wilk