Carlos Alcaraz expects to play events in Saudi Arabia after talks between ATP Tour and PIF

World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz said he has "no doubts" that Saudi Arabia will soon host professional tennis tournaments, his comments coming days after talks were held between the ATP and the country's Public Investment Fund (PIF).

ATP chair Andrea Gaudenzi revealed on Saturday that he had "positive" discussions with the PIF over potential investment into various projects and ventures involving men's professional tennis.

The meetings took place weeks after the PIF announced a shock partnership with the PGA Tour, which will see the formation of a new for-profit entity and bring an end to the fractures and hostilities in professional golf.

While specific details from the meeting have not been made public, the Financial Times reported that the ATP Tour are seeking investment for infrastructure, technology, and events in new markets.

Should the PIF partner with the ATP Tour, it would become its latest significant investment into professional sport. In addition to the launch of the LIV Golf Series and more recently the partnership with the PGA Tour, the PIF holds a majority stake in Premier League club Newcastle United, has a long-term deal with Formula One, and increased its stake in the Saudi Pro League's four biggest clubs, which has helped finance the arrivals of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, with other high-profile players expected to follow.

“I think they have the power to have a lot of tournaments,” Alcaraz, 20, said after winning the Queen's title in London on Sunday. “I have never played an official tournament over there, and let’s see how it is going to be in the future. But I have no doubts that I will play over there in the future.”

Saudi Arabia has already hosted exhibition events in the kingdom, with the