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What lies in store for tennis' revamped future?

There are some things on which tennis’ seven governing bodies agree.

The season is too long, deserves a more compelling year-long narrative - and ideally just one overriding power should be calling the shots.

But the future could come in many shapes and sizes.

There is the proposal for a Premium Tour, which could issue just 64 tour cards each year and culminate with promotion and relegation play-offs.

And there is a strong likelihood of greater Saudi Arabia involvement.

The WTA Finals are heading to Saudi capital Riyadh for each of the next three years, and by the end of a flurry of meetings in Madrid this week, the kingdom could be awarded a Masters 1,000 event on the ATP Tour.