Overview
- ATP confirmed Saudi Arabia will stage a tenth Masters 1000 from 2028, the first addition to that tier since 1990.
- The tournament is being created through a partnership with SURJ Sports Investment, an affiliate of the Public Investment Fund.
- Scheduling has not been finalized, with options reported for late December–early January as Australian Open preparation or for February after Melbourne.
- The event is expected to be a one-week, 64-player, non‑mandatory tournament, similar in status to Monte Carlo.
- Players’ freedom to enter was emphasized by ATP president Andrea Gaudenzi, as concerns grow that a February date could drain star participation from South America’s clay swing.