When tennis figures out its Saudi strategy (see below), perhaps this is the next order of business on the agenda? For better or worse, the proposed tour, galvanized by Saudi money, has given us a glimpse into players. I want to avoid controversy, especially if it is going to exact a price on my tennis and take up mental bandwidth.”Nadal has been named an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation. When I was in Saudi Arabia, I saw women boxing, a non-binary deejay and girls without head coverings vaping. Tennis players are, as a rule, bright and informed, especially about their tour.

Source: The Guardian February 07, 2024 15:23 UTC