In October of this year, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, and Holger Rune will participate in the ‘6 Kings Slam,’ an exhibition event scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This event is part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to diversify its economy and promote sports and culture through its Vision 2030 initiative, which has seen significant investment in various sporting leagues.
Tennis has been a focal point of Saudi Arabia’s sporting endeavours, evident in tournaments like the Riyadh Season Tennis Cup and the Diriyah Tennis Cup. Earlier this year, Saudi Arabia appointed Rafael Nadal as an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation. Furthermore, the country has secured hosting rights for the Next Gen ATP Finals from 2023 to 2027 and is actively pursuing hosting opportunities for ATP Masters 1000 tournaments and WTA Finals.
The specifics regarding the format and dates of the ‘6 Kings Slam’ are yet to be disclosed, but it is anticipated to occur in mid-October as part of the Riyadh Season, according to information from the Associated Press.
Separately, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz are slated to participate in another exhibition match titled ‘The Netflix Slam’ in March 2024. This event, hosted by MGM Resorts International, will be broadcast live from the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday, March 3rd.
