Sinner, Alcaraz, Djokovic headline Six Kings Slam in Riyadh
The exhibition tournament Six Kings Slam will return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for its third edition on 21, 22 and 24 October 2026. Organiser Turki Al‑Alshikh confirmed a star‑studded field of six men’s‑tennis top players: defending champion Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz and debutant Alex de Minaur. The event is streamed live worldwide for the second consecutive year on Netflix. While the competition does not award ATP ranking points, each participant is guaranteed a US$1.5 million appearance fee and the winner can pocket up to US$7 million. The tournament is part of Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season program, reflecting the kingdom’s growing investment in high‑profile tennis events.
Entities: Alex de Minaur · Carlos Alcaraz · Jannik Sinner · Novak Djokovic · Riyadh · Six Kings Slam · Turki Al‑Alshikh
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Alex de Minaur will make his Six Kings Slam debut. (multiple articles)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Each participant receives a guaranteed $1.5 million appearance fee and the winner can earn up to $7 million. (multiple articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Netflix will stream Six Kings Slam live for the second consecutive year. (multiple articles)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Jannik Sinner is defending champion, having won the two previous editions. (multiple articles)
- [● 8 SOURCES] The tournament will feature Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur. (multiple articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Turki Al‑Alshikh announced the tournament and confirmed the player lineup. (multiple articles)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Six Kings Slam will be held in Riyadh from 21 to 24 October 2026. (multiple articles)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Six Kings Slam is part of Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season program and reflects the kingdom’s investment in tennis. (multiple articles)