Qiddiya Investment Company has announced the construction of a 30-court National Tennis Centre in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia.
Situated 45km west of Riyadh, the under-construction venue is planned to be the largest tennis complex in the region.
The National Tennis Centre is designed by the international sports architecture firm Populous to meet ATP, WTA and ITF standards across all courts. It will serve as a site for both international tennis events and community activities.
Its main features include a centre court with a 15,000-seat capacity and a retractable roof, along with a multi-purpose 8,000-seat arena and additional courts with seating for 2,000 and 5,000 spectators.
According to Qiddiya, the complex will provide seating for 33,000 people in total.
Of the 30 courts, 28 will be hard surface and two will be clay. The design incorporates the natural landscape of the Tuwaiq Mountains, with green facades woven into the terrain.
Supporting facilities at the complex are set to include a high-performance training centre, hydrotherapy and physiotherapy suites, athlete recovery zones, player lounges and media areas.
The site also plans to offer six indoor courts, 14 practice courts, and space for grassroots and elite training programmes.
Qiddiya stated that the venues’ retractable roofs on both the centre court and the arena enable the facilities to accommodate a range of uses, including concerts, cultural programmes and other sporting events.
Qiddiya Investment Company managing director Abdullah Aldawood said: "We are building a world-class home for tennis at every level, where the world's best players can compete, the next generation of Saudi talent can reach their potential, and families and communities across Saudi Arabia can experience this great sport.
“The National Tennis Centre is for Saudi Arabia, supporting Vision 2030 by driving sports participation and tourism, and it is open to the world."
The announcement of the National Tennis Centre is part of a series of new developments in Qiddiya City. Other projects recently launched include the Six Flags theme park, the Aquarabia water park and PlayMaker Studios, a film production hub.
The tennis centre is located next to a Sir Nick Faldo-designed 18-hole golf course, which is expected to open later in the year.
