It’s been around 50 years since the Indian Wells Masters has supported tennis with its fair share of commitment and performances. But now, even after being a part of the tennis circuit for so long, the tournament’s decision to stay there, where it was an enormous change, might be under consideration. Recently, the news of the tournament going under sale has been getting a lot of attention.

While the buyer of the 50-year-old tournament is still not clear, Serena Williams‘ former coach, Rennae Stubbs, recently added some fuel to the controversy by bringing in future investors into the conversation.

Serena Williams’ former coach mocks Indian Wells’ future buyers

Craig Shapiro, a popular tennis commentator who also has a popular podcast show, The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast, updates the tennis world now and then. He recently shared some insider news regarding the sport itself. Recently, he took to his podcast’s Twitter account to share an update on the future of the BNP Paribas Open.

It reads, “Sources telling me that a sale of the BNP Paribas Open is imminent, that Larry Ellison has slowly lost interest in tennis, and that some entities that work for the tournament are on death watch, waiting to see if they will be sacked. Have not been able to learn who the buyer is.”

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Looking into the fact that the 41-year-old American tennis legend’s former coach replied to the update. His reply consisted of making fun of a group of buyers. She wrote, “The Saudis buying this too,” and concluded the sentence with a laughing emoji.

The tournament is considered one of the most prestigious events on the tennis circuit. 79-year-old Larry Ellison’s lack of interest in tennis, in recent times can bring new investors on board. Subsequently, Saudi Arabia’s money trickling into the tennis world could mean things could change in an unexpected manner.

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Both Shapiro and Stubbs joined hands to make fun of the prospect of Saudi money making its way into the tennis world.

When a tennis pundit joined Williams’ former coach in the jeering

Craig Shapiro replied to the former Australian tennis player’s comment. He reflected on how Saudi investors are eager to get into the tennis world. He wrote, “Coach, If they were allowed to they’d buy it in one second.”

However, now that the situation is not clear regarding whether Larry Ellison has opened the tournament for sale. Looking at the circumstances mentioned by the tennis commentator, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that the tournament is ready for an upgrade.

Moreover, who do you think is going to be the new owner or investor of one of the popular spring break tennis tournaments? What did you make of the interaction between Shapiro and Stubbs? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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