RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – OCTOBER 17: Jannik Sinner of Italy (L) celebrates winning match point against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day two of the Six Kings Slam 2024 at Kingdom Arena on October 17, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic and seven-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz will headline the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Oct. 21-24.
French Open winner Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur complete the six-man field that will be streamed live exclusively on Netflix, which claims a global audience of 325 million members.
Sinner defeated Alcaraz in straight sets in last year’s final to earn a record $6 million in prize money.
“I’m excited to return to Riyadh for another Six Kings Slam,” said Alcaraz, who will return from a wrist injury at the Cincinnati Open next month. “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.”
Jannik Sinner said: “I’m happy to be back in Riyadh to defend my Six Kings Slam title once again. It’s a great event with an amazing atmosphere, and I can’t wait to compete this October.”
Novak Djokovic said: “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.”
Taylor Fritz said: “I’m looking forward to returning to Six Kings Slam after a great experience last year. It’s an incredible event, and I’m excited to compete against the world’s best in Riyadh once again.”
Alexander Zverev said: “It’s great to be returning to Riyadh for another Six Kings Slam. The event continues to grow every year, and I’m excited to be part of another fantastic edition.”
Alex de Minaur said: “I’m thrilled to make my Six Kings Slam debut this year. I’ve heard great things about the event, and I’m looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere and competing in Riyadh for the first time.”