DIRIYAH: Tennis superstar Nick Kyrgios admits he is hugely relishing a chance to showcase his talents to new fans of the sport in Saudi Arabia next month.
The 27-year-old Australian will visit the country for the first time to compete at the second edition of the Diriyah Tennis Cup presented by Aramco, taking place just outside Riyadh Dec.
8-10. “I’m very curious to go to a new place,” said Kyrgios. “I’ve never been before and I’m going with my girlfriend …We’re very excited to see what it’s about.
I’ve got a very close family friend who lives there, and he only speaks very highly about Saudi. I’m super excited to get there.” Following a memorable 2022 season, the charismatic Kyrgios feels it is important to take tennis to new markets with many fans in Saudi Arabia set to watch a professional event for the first time.