Zverev and Medvedev first two players announced for prominent event in Saudi Arabia

| by Zachary Wimer

Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev are the first two players that were announced for the 2022 Diriyah Tennis Cup that will take place from December 8th until 10th in Saudi Arabia.

The event will be played in a special arena at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Diriyah and $3 million in prize money will be split among 12 players that will compete in Saudi Arabia. Back in 2019, Daniil Medvedev defeated Fabio Fognini in the final and he will play also in 2022.

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Moreover, he will be joined by Alexander Zverev, who withdrew from all events until the end of this season, but will try to start his preparation for the next season on courts in Saudi Arabia. Speaking about the event, he said:

"I’m happy that I’ll finally be back on the court after my injury. It’s even nicer that I can make my comeback before the official start of the 2023 season. I think the Diriyah Tennis Cup offers a very good opportunity for it and I’m looking forward to being in Saudi Arabia for the first time,“ said Alexander Zverev.

2019 champion Daniil Medvedev also left a short video message to tennis fans that will come to support him in Saudi Arabia: "Just a quick message to say how happy I am to come back to Diriyah. I still remember my first time there, coming this time to defend the title. It's been really great three years ago, so I'm really looking forward to being there again."

Alexander Zverev officially ends his 2022 season; withdraws from Paris Masters
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