Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced the upcoming Riyadh Season Tennis Cup, featuring a stellar lineup of global tennis icons.

Scheduled to take place from Dec. 26 to 27 as part of Riyadh Season festivities, the tournament is set to become a pinnacle event in the world of elite tennis.

Among the luminaries gracing the courts will be none other than Novak Djokovic, the Serbian maestro with an illustrious tennis history and an immense fan following.

His presence adds a touch of grandeur to an already star-studded event. Alongside him, the emerging Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz promises to captivate audiences with his dynamic playstyle.

On the women’s side, Tunisian tennis sensation Ons Jabeur, ranked seventh globally, is expected to deliver a stellar performance in Saudi Arabia.

Her journey will include a much-anticipated encounter with the world’s No. 1-ranked player, the Belarusian powerhouse Aryna Sabalenka, rekindling memories of their Wimbledon clash earlier in the year.

Al-Sheikh shared the exciting news via his social media account, expressing enthusiasm for tennis enthusiasts and the broader audience.

The Riyadh Season Tennis Cup is positioned as one of the premier tournaments on the elite tennis circuit, promising a spectacle of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship.