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The rising tension ahead of the Australian Open and how tennis found itself in a mess

IN FOCUS: An ‘insane’ schedule has led to many top players speaking out as the sport’s governing bodies face legal action from the breakaway Professional Tennis Players’ Association, writes Jamie Braidwood

The Independent UK

Tennis burnout on the rise as grind of long season brings stars to their knees

Players are being worn down by a cluttered calendar and lack of unity over their welfare from governing bodies

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia and the ATP are putting a new Masters tennis tournament on a crowded calendar

Saudi Arabia will host a new ATP Masters tournament that likely will start in 2028

The Independent UK

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Saudi Arabia to host ATP Masters event from 2028

Saudi Arabia will become the 10th Masters event in the first expansion of the category in the ATP’s history

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia to host new Masters 1000 tournament on ATP Tour

The top tier of men’s events will expand to 10 tournaments, with the Saudi Arabia Masters likely to be in February.

The Independent UK

ATP boss backs Melbourne for Australian Open long haul

With record crowds and its close proximity to the city, Melbourne Park will continue hosting the Australian Open tennis tournament until at least 2046.

AAP

Tennis welcomes Saudi influence instead of going to war

ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi stridently believes tennis needs one governance to take the game forward - and ward off the LIV Golf-style Saudi threat.

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Tennis number one Sinner has doping hearing at sport court fixed for April

The Court of Arbitration for Sport to rule on allegations of doping by tennis’s world number one Jannik Sinner in April.

Al Jazeera

Sinner Doping Hearing At Sports Court Fixed For April: CAS

World number one Jannik Sinner will have his hearing into allegations of doping at the Court of Arbitration for Sport on April 16-17, the Lausanne-based body said on Friday.

International Business Times

ATP boss says tennis will survive if Sinner gets banned

ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi insists fellow Italian Jannik Sinner isn't receiving preferential treatment over doping allegations against the world No.1.

AAP

Mailbag: Garbiñe Muguruza’s Retirement and Future Hall of Fame Bid

The 30-year-old’s legacy is being examined after an impressive tennis career. Plus, the state of the Premier Tour and unpacking the French Open’s Roland Garros rebrand.

Sports Illustrated

PIF sources deny it has made $2bn ‘take-it-or-leave-it’ offer to unite tennis tours

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has distanced itself from reports that it has made an offer to unite tennis’s ATP and WTA tours

The Guardian - UK

Paris Masters to relocate to La Defense Arena in 2025

The Paris Masters will move to La Defense Arena in 2025, accommodating more spectators and complying with ATP requirements.

The Hindu

Novak Djokovic gets his trophy after securing year-end No. 1 ranking for a record-extending 8th time

Novak Djokovic achieved a record-extending 8th year-end No. 1 ranking on Nov 13, securing it with a match win at the ATP Finals. ATP President Andrea Gaudenzi presented Djokovic with the trophy and he celebrated with his team. Djokovic beat Pete Sampras' record of 6 years at No. 1 two…

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The Independent UK

‘Finally’: Nick Kyrgios shows support for potential Saudi investment in tennis

Reports of a possible deal between the ATP Tour and the PIF appeal to the Australian

The Hindu

Andrea Gaudenzi is re-elected as the chairman of the ATP men’s tennis tour

Andrea Gaudenzi has been re-elected as the chairman of the ATP men’s tennis tour, with the second term running through 2026.

The Independent UK

Head of men’s tennis reveals ‘positive’ talks with Saudi wealth fund

The talks come after the Saudi-backed LIV Golf announced a shock merger with the PGA Tour in men’s professional golf

The Guardian - UK

Carlos Alcaraz has ‘no doubts’ he will eventually play in Saudi Arabia

After it was confirmed the ATP had talked to Saudi Arabian investors, Carlos Alcaraz said: ‘They have the power to have a lot of tournaments’

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Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia holds talks with ATP tennis chiefs after golf and football investments

The ATP Tour's chairman has held talks with Saudi Arabia as their Public Investment Fund looks to invest in tennis with the sport's leading lights stating they must honour their traditions

The Guardian - UK

Rise of the ‘mini-slams’ cranks up demands on tired players

Extension of some Masters tournaments on the ATP and WTA tours to two weeks has sparked a mixed reaction

Sports Illustrated

What Chance Does Serena Williams Have at Wimbledon?

In our latest mailbag, we look at some of the lingering storylines from Paris and the ATP’s recent plan to strengthen its biggest events.

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