Six Kings Slam returns to Riyadh with Sinner, Alcaraz and Djokovic in field

RIYADH: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will defend his Six Kings Slam title when the exhibition tournament returns to Riyadh in October, organizers General Entertainment Authority announced on Tuesday.

The third edition of the event, part of Riyadh Season 2026, will be held on Oct. 21, 22 and 24 and feature six of the world’s leading men’s players.

Sinner, who has won the previous two editions, will be joined by Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz and Australia’s Alex de Minaur, who will make his tournament debut.

The event will again use a single-elimination format, with a third-place playoff also scheduled.

Organizers said matches will be streamed globally on Netflix.

Sinner said he was looking forward to returning to Riyadh to defend his title.

“I’m happy to be back in Riyadh to defend my Six Kings Slam title once again,” he said. “It’s a great event with an amazing atmosphere, and I can’t wait to compete this October.”

Alcaraz, who has featured in each edition of the tournament, said: “I’m excited to return to Riyadh for another Six Kings Slam. The atmosphere is always incredible, and it’s a privilege to be part of such a unique event alongside some of the best players in the world.“

Djokovic added: "“Riyadh has always given me a fantastic welcome, and it’s great to be back once again. Six Kings Slam has become a special event on the tennis calendar, and I’m looking forward to competing in front of the fans this October.”

De Minaur, making his first appearance in the tournament, said he was “thrilled” to join the field after hearing “great things” about the event.

Since launching in 2024, the Six Kings Slam has attracted many of the sport’s biggest names and has become one of the