{"id":2066215,"date":"2026-07-28T19:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2066215"},"modified":"2026-07-28T19:00:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:00:44","slug":"six-kings-slam-novak-djokovic-and-carlos-alcaraz-return-alongside-tournament-debutant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2066215","title":{"rendered":"Six Kings Slam: Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz return alongside tournament debutant"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"ps-article-content rounded-lg lg:mt-5 lg:border lg:border-card lg:bg-card lg:shadow-primary\">\n<header>\n<h1 class=\"py-4 text-xl font-normal text-title sm:text-2xl\">Six Kings Slam: Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz return alongside tournament debutant<\/h1>\n<div class=\"my-2 flex items-center justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/author\/liam-mcmillen\" class=\"text-sm 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<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\"><!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p>The Six Kings Slam has announced is it returning for the third year in a row in Saudi Arabia and it\u2019s confirmed the six players who will play the event.<\/p>\n<p>The exhibition tournament has taken place in Saudi Arabia since 2024 and has seen Jannik Sinner claim the title in both years.<\/p>\n<p>Sinner will return for the exhibition event to defend his title and he will be joined by Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz, Alexander Zverev, and Alex de Minaur.<\/p>\n<p>The event takes place between the 21st and 24th October, which is during the ATP Tour\u2019s European indoor swing, and will see the six men compete for a $6 million prize pool.<\/p>\n<p>The tournament clashes with events in Lyon, Almaty, and Brussels, although they are all ATP 250 events and would be very unlikely to feature any of the top ranked players in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Alcaraz, who has been out of action since the Barcelona Open in April, has only confirmed two tournaments so far post-the US Open, with the star also signing up for the Laver Cup, so fans will be delighted to see him advertised by the tournament.<\/p>\n<h2>Six Kings Slam line-up<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Jannik Sinner<\/li>\n<li>Alexander Zverev<\/li>\n<li>Carlos Alcaraz<\/li>\n<li>Novak Djokovic<\/li>\n<li>Taylor Fritz<\/li>\n<li>Alex de Minaur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Speaking of his upcomiing appearance in Saudi Arabia, the Spaniard said: \u201cI\u2019m excited to return to Riyadh for another Six Kings Slam. The atmosphere is always incredible, and it\u2019s a privilege to be part of such a unique event alongside some of the best players in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/jannik-sinner\">Sinner<\/a>, meanwhile, said: \u201cI\u2019m happy to be back in Riyadh to defend my Six Kings Slam title once again. It\u2019s a great event with an amazing atmosphere, and I can\u2019t wait to compete this October.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/novak-djokovic\">Novak Djokovic<\/a>, who has played every iteration of the Six Kings Slam so far without reaching the final, is also delighted to be returning to the lucrative Middle Eastern event.<\/p>\n<h2>More tennis news<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/andy-roddick-jannik-sinner-withdraw-more-events-soon\">Andy Roddick suggests Jannik Sinner could withdraw from more high-profile events very soon<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/canadian-open-dont-care-about-carlos-alcaraz-and-jannik-sinners-withdrawals\">The Canadian Open claimed to not care about Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner\u2019s withdrawals<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cRiyadh has always given me a fantastic welcome, and it\u2019s great to be back once again,\u201d said the 24-time Grand Slam champion. \u201cSix Kings Slam has become a special event on the tennis calendar, and I\u2019m looking forward to competing in front of the fans this October.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The event will once again be broadcast live on Netflix and it continues the streamers excellent coverage of tennis in recent months, although they do not show any action from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/ATP-Tour\">ATP<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/WTA-Tour\">WTA Tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The company has put out documentaries on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/martina-navratilova\">Martina Navratilova<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/Chris-Evert\">Chris Evert<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/rafael-nadal\">Rafael Nadal<\/a> already in 2026, and has previously broadcast an exhibition match between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/carlos-alcaraz\">Alcaraz<\/a> and Nadal.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End --><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Six Kings Slam: Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz return alongside tournament debutant Liam McMillen 28 Jul 2026 8:00 PM Carlos Alcaraz reacts The Six Kings Slam has announced is it returning for the third year in a row in Saudi Arabia and it\u2019s confirmed the six players who will play the event. 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