Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka set for Boxing Day exhibition in Saudi Arabia alongside Alcaraz v Djokovic
ATPTuesday, 05 December 2023 at 10:00
Two renowned names from the world of women’s tennis will
play in an exhibition match in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia on December 26.
The oil-rich country in the Middle East has been heavily
investing in different sports in the recent past as a part of the state’s
policy to build its soft image. It is because of this reason they have
managed to buy an English Premier League club like New Castle United and signed
some of the big-name players from Europe for their home league.
Saudi Arabia has also invested in golf which led to the
merger of Liv Golf and the PGA tour. They have never shied away from showing
interest in investing in tennis as well.
As a part of such a campaign, the current world number two
Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka and three-time Grand Slam finalist Tunisia’s Ons
Jabeur will play in an exhibition match in the city of Riyadh on Boxing Day
later this year.
Both Sabalenka and Jabeur will take part in the first tennis
match after ending the season with the WTA Finals. The world number two ended
up playing in the semifinal where she lost to the current world number one
Poland’s Iga Swiatek with a score of 6-3, 6-2.
On the other hand, Jabeur could not manage to qualify for
the knockout stage of the competition after losing two out of three group
matches.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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