The inclusion of Holger Rune in the '6 Kings Slam' exhibition match, alongside tennis elites like Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, has sparked amusement among numerous tennis fans online.
The General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia revealed on Monday, February 5, that the exhibition match is slated to take place in Riyadh in October this year. The star-studded event will showcase the talents of Djokovic, Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Jannik Sinner, and Rune.
This event marks Saudi Arabia's increasing involvement in the tennis world. The country has been in talks with the ATP about potential investments, facilitated by the Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Additionally, there have been rumors about the WTA Finals relocating to Saudi Arabia, particularly after the successful hosting of the ATP NextGen Finals in Jeddah last year. If these rumors materialize, it will strengthen Saudi Arabia's position as a premier destination for top tennis events.
With their efforts to attract top players and host tournaments, Saudi Arabia appears to be fostering a robust tennis culture within its borders. The '6 Kings Slam' joins their expanding roster of events. However, the inclusion of Holger Rune in the lineup puzzled tennis enthusiasts, prompting discussions on social media. Some were surprised by his inclusion, noting his lack of experience in reaching Grand Slam semifinals.
"Bro Rune hasn’t even made it to a grand slam semifinal this is a joke. Why isn’t it Tsitsipas? Then there is 2 big 3, 2 little 3, and 2 new gen. Tsitsipas has at least made it to a grand slam final," a fan posted on Reddit.
Another fan joked that Rune's inclusion must have been a mistake.
"Who let my man Rune in, bro thinks he on the team," the fan posted.
No comments:
Post a Comment