“CEO of ATP Massimo Calvelli told about negotiations on a new tournament”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
Speaking at the Riyadh Sports Investment Forum last week, Calvelli reported that he was in the kingdom to discuss this issue with PIF-the Saudi Arabia State Investment Fund, which already has close relationships with both ATP and WTA, including sponsorship.
The long -term strategic partnership between ATP and PIF was announced in February 2024. As part of the PIF agreement, it became an official title partner of the ATP rating and a sponsor of a number of largest tour tournaments, including competitions in Indian-Vellsi, Mayai, Madrid, Beijing and the final ATP tournament.
The women’s tour went this example in three months, concluding its own agreement with PIF, which became the first in the history of the title sponsor of the WTA ranking. It happened shortly after the decision was made to hold a WTA final tournament in Riyadh in 2024–2026.
The Italian added that the negotiations on the Masters tournament 1000 in Saudi Arabia are very productive, and the tour is “excited” from this opportunity.
“We are deeply involved in this opportunity. If we launch a tournament of this level, then it is likely that it will happen in 2028. And if we can additionally bring women’s competitions here – our WTA colleagues will be the perfect option, ”said Massimo Calvelli.