The news of Saudi Arabia potentially investing in the ATP Tour hasn't gone down well with tennis fans.With the help of their sovereign wealth fund, called the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia is looking to make a potential investment in tennis. ATP Tour chief Andrea Gaudenzi recently said that he held ‘positive’ discussions with PIF over the matter.Saudi Arabia has already had some sway in tennis in recent years. The Diryadh Cup, an exhibition event, was held in December last year where five of the then world's top-10 ATP players (Stefanos Tsitsipas, Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Taylor Fritz, and Hubert Hurkacz) took part.It has also been rumored that the country will host the prestigious 2023 Next Gen ATP Finals.Through PIF, Saudi Arabia has made big inroads into the world of sports. They made a massive investment in golf, bought one of England's most prestigious clubs in Newcastle United, have brought soccer stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema to play in their domestic league, and are eyeing a £16 billion move to secure Formula One rights.Tennis fans were unhappy with the idea of Saudi Arabia's potential involvement in tennis, with one fan stating that sports are increasingly becoming soulless now."It's private equity in the WTA corner, the sovereign wealth fund of a dictatorship in the ATP corner. Sport is an increasingly soulless place nowadays," a fan said.Danny | British Flop enjoyer@EmmagoatcanuIt's private equity in the WTA corner, the sovereign wealth fund of a dictatorship in the ATP cornerSport is an increasingly soulless place nowadays twitter.com/MailSport/stat…Mail Sport@MailSportBREAKING Saudi Arabia bid to buy into tennis as they hold talks with ATP chief ✍️ @Mike_Dickson_DM & @TheSharpeEnd trib.al/hOSHA9G581BREAKING 🚨 Saudi Arabia bid to buy into tennis as they hold talks with ATP chief ✍️ @Mike_Dickson_DM & @TheSharpeEnd trib.al/hOSHA9G https://t.co/8ZnYzotBJgIt's private equity in the WTA corner, the sovereign wealth fund of a dictatorship in the ATP cornerSport is an increasingly soulless place nowadays twitter.com/MailSport/stat…Another fan said that this is a part of Saudi Arabia's plan to take over the world."This was only a matter time. Sport then business and they will rule the world," a tweet read.Phil Leckey@phil_leckey@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd This was only a matter time. Sport then business and they will rule the world@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd This was only a matter time. Sport then business and they will rule the worldHere are some more fan reactions:MIGHTY MAGS 🏁🏁@mags_mighty@MailSport @_arrongallagher @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd Giddy up. World sport Sportswashing4@MailSport @_arrongallagher @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd Giddy up. World sport SportswashingBlakezwrld10@Blakezwrld10@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd They really trying to change their reputation on the outside. Something big they don’t want people to see must be going on in Saudi and it’s about to come out so there trying to get as much leverage as they can by buying things people around the world like3@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd They really trying to change their reputation on the outside. Something big they don’t want people to see must be going on in Saudi and it’s about to come out so there trying to get as much leverage as they can by buying things people around the world likePrayiat Patel@Prayiat@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd Let me guess, they want to move Wimbledon over to SA.@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd Let me guess, they want to move Wimbledon over to SA.Donal Power@DonalPower1996@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd Yet nobody does anything to stop it from happening1@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd Yet nobody does anything to stop it from happeningAnthony “STARBOY” Gordon@8AnthonyGordon@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd Saudis are so friendly and honest1@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd Saudis are so friendly and honeststrive for life@Analak0@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd Ballswashing@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd Ballswashing😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Craig@CraigSk92@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd Talk about monopolising everything that exists8@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd Talk about monopolising everything that existsJohn@JohnWumz@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd Why don’t they just buy everything. What’s next FFS2@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd Why don’t they just buy everything. What’s next FFSThe Notorious P.I.G@Piggy_Smalls96@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd All this sports washing is clearly for political and Economic gain. The Saudis don't care about improving sports globally. They never have1@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd All this sports washing is clearly for political and Economic gain. The Saudis don't care about improving sports globally. They never haveJosh Thompson@josht2802@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd Not sure how to say it any clearer this is SPORTS WASHING2@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd Not sure how to say it any clearer this is SPORTS WASHINGJake Duggan@JakeDug21300961@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd Up the Arabs. Sports washing everywhere @MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd Up the Arabs. Sports washing everywhere 🔥costahammer@costahammer@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd I smell a rat with all this Saudi business@MailSport @Mike_Dickson_DM @TheSharpeEnd I smell a rat with all this Saudi businessTennis probably the best candidate for a rival tour: ReportsA general view of the Centre Court at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.After the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf series reached an agreement to join the PGA Tour, there have been rumors that the country will turn its sights to another sport as they continue to expand its influence.The PGA has set a strong precedent for tennis, according to Justin Gimelstob, a former pro tennis player who served on the ATP's board of directors.“This seems like a tipping point moment. There will be an ability to rationalize partnering with Saudi Arabia moving forward, considering they have such significant resources and such an interest in sports,” he said. (via TheStreet)According to a report by the New York Times, Saudi Arabia will turn their attention to tennis next as it is, like golf, an individual sport, which makes it easy to start a 'rival' tour.The report cited the Diryadh Cup as an example of how they already managed to lure top tennis stars to the country."Tennis is probably the best candidate for a rival tour. Like golf, it’s an individual sport, which makes it easier for P.I.F. to lure athletes with big checks. And while there’s a smaller cohort of stars to recruit than in golf, a rival league would need only about a dozen players for an elite tour," the report said."Some tennis stars, including fifth-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas, have already played in Saudi Arabia at the Diriyah tennis exhibition. The threat of Saudi competition is likely one reason the WTA raised money from the private equity firm CVC Capital this year," it added.