Carlos Alcaraz: Saudi Arabia's Largest Prize Money Ever Was "Good Motivation"

A-Lister Field Draws Top Players to Kingdom

Carlos Alcaraz, the world's second-ranked player, stated that the Saudi Arabia tournament's record-breaking prize sum was a "nice incentive" for him to compete in the competition.

The Diriyah Tennis Cup, which is part of the ATP Tour 250 series, will award a total of $5.2 million in prize money, including $1 million to the champion. This makes it the highest-paying ATP 250 event in history.

Saudis Making Tennis Strides

Saudi Arabia has been making significant investments in tennis in recent years as part of its Vision 2030 plan to diversify its economy. The Diriyah Tennis Cup is one of a number of high-profile tennis events taking place in the Kingdom this year, including the recently concluded Diriyah Tennis Exhibition, which featured Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

A-Lister Field

In addition to Alcaraz, the field for the Diriyah Tennis Cup also includes Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev, and Andrey Rublev. This makes the tournament one of the most competitive ATP 250 events on the calendar.

"It's a great field," said Alcaraz. "It's always a good motivation to play against the best players in the world."

Alcaraz Eyes First Hard-Court Title of Season

Alcaraz has won three titles this season, including two on clay and one on grass. He is yet to win a hard-court title in 2023, and he will be hoping to change that in Saudi Arabia.

"I'm feeling good about my game," said Alcaraz. "I've been practicing hard, and I'm ready to compete.

Conclusion

The Diriyah Tennis Cup is shaping up to be one of the most exciting ATP 250 events of the year. With a star-studded field and a record-breaking prize pool, the tournament is sure to attract a lot of attention from tennis fans around the world.