NICK KYRGIOS has spoken out in support of the proposed Saudi Arabian investment into tennis.
The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) are reportedly holding talks with the ATP Tour over potential investment.
Nick Kyrgios appears keen for Saudi Arabia to invest in the ATP Tour
The news comes after huge investment from PIF into their own football league and the LIV Golf and PGA Tour merger earlier his month.
The Saudis also currently own Newcastle United and are now aiming to make an impact on the sport of Tennis.
The news is seemingly music to the ears of the controversial Kyrgios who took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the matter.
The 28-year-old wrote: “Finally. They see the value. We are finally going to get paid what we deserve to get paid. Sign me up.”
Sports stars who have joined Saudi Arabian backed leagues such as LIV Golf and football’s Saudi Pro League have seen huge increases in salaries and prize money.
Cristiano Ronaldo is earning a whopping £173million per year since his move to Al Nassr and golfer Phil Mickelson received £161million as a signing bonus for joining LIV Golf.
Kyrgios is one of the biggest names in tennis and his outspoken support of the talks will likely rustle a few feathers.
According to the Financial Times talks between PIF and the ATP Tour chair Andrea Gaudenzi are said to have been positive.
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But Guadenzi wants to ensure Tennis’ traditions are not lost in the wash of any potential investment.
He said: “[PIF would have to] stick to respecting the history of the sport and the product, working with the current stakeholder rather than against.
“You have to preserve something which is almost sacred, the rules of the game. This is not a video game, this is not a movie.”
