Association of Tennis Professionals bidding process for a tenth Masters 1000 event

SOURCE sports.yahoo.com
The Association of Tennis Professionals is opening the bidding process for a tenth Masters 1000 event, potentially in the first week of the season, to allow other oil-rich states to compete with Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia had made a $1.3bn offer for this event and other tournament rights, but now other countries like Qatar, the UAE, and Tennis Australia have the opportunity to bid. The ATP aims to unify tennis through collaboration and fair representation.

Key Points

  • Saudi Arabia made a $1.3bn bid for hosting rights and other tournament commitments
  • Qatar, UAE, and Tennis Australia have the opportunity to bid
  • ATP aims for collaboration and shared governance in tennis
  • Potential conflicts with existing tournaments and tennis organizations

Pros

  • Opportunity for other countries to bid for hosting rights
  • Aims to unify tennis through collaboration and fair representation

Cons

  • Potential conflicts with existing tournaments and ill-feelings among tennis organizations