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<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\"><!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/carlos-alcaraz\">Carlos Alcaraz<\/a> has yet to hit a ball in anger as he attempts to make a return from the wrist injury he sustained at the Barcelona Open in April, but his diary for the rest of 2026 is filling up rapidly after it was confirmed he is on the guest list for the lucrative Six Kings Slam.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/carlos-alcaraz\">Alcaraz<\/a> has been out of action with a wrist problem that was initially described by his camp as a minor problem, but it quickly became clear that it was a serious injury as he was forced to pull out of the French Open and Wimbledon.<\/p>\n<p>His most recent social media video showing where he is at in his recovery did not bode well, as he appeared to be hitting the ball tentatively and was a long way from a return to competitive action.<\/p>\n<p>Yet his name is still on the entry list for next month\u2019s Cincinnati Open and he is clearly confident of playing at the US Open, even though his name was not on the initial list of entrants for the high-profile mixed doubles event that will take place the week before the main draw starts in New York.<\/p>\n<p>There are suggestions that Alcaraz could team up with Serena Williams if the 23-time Grand Slam legend is fit to play after her comeback was hampered by a knee injury at Wimbledon.<\/p>\n<h2>More Tennis News<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/carlos-alcaraz-sends-message-signs-up-for-new-event\">Six Kings Slam: Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz return alongside tournament debutant<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/carlos-alcaraz-injury-comeback-deadline-usopen\">Carlos Alcaraz set a deadline to make a decision on his comeback by former British No 1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alcaraz\u2019s appearance at the Six Kings Slam will raise eyebrows as he has been criticised for playing too many exhibition events, with some suggesting that chase for extra money is threatening his body.<\/p>\n<p>There are suggestions that former coach Juan Carlos Ferrero was not keen on him playing in so many exhibition matches, but it is hard to turn down the kind of money on offer just to turn up to the Six Kings Slam.<\/p>\n<p>Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz and tournament debutant Alex de Minaur will play in Saudi Arabia for three days of elite competition on 21st, 22nd and 24th October, streaming live exclusively on Netflix.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, each player walked away with a $1.5m appearance fee, with Sinner collecting $6m as he won the event for the second year in success.<\/p>\n<p>Alcaraz is also due to play in the Laver Cup, which many tennis observers also view as an exhibition event in late September, with the 23-year-old packing the second half of the year with tennis after he missed so much of 2026 with the wrist problem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want more from Tennis365? Add us as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\">a preferred source on Google to your favourites list<\/a> for tennis coverage you can trust.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What the players said about playing at the Six Kings Slam:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Carlos Alcaraz 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>Jannik Sinner 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>Novak Djokovic said: \u201cRiyadh has always given me a fantastic welcome, and it\u2019s great to be back once again. Six Kings Slam has become a special event on the tennis calendar, and I\u2019m<br \/>\nlooking forward to competing in front of the fans this October.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Taylor Fritz said: \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to returning to Six Kings Slam after a great experience last year. It\u2019s an incredible event, and I\u2019m excited to compete against the world\u2019s best in Riyadh once again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alexander Zverev said: \u201cIt\u2019s great to be returning to Riyadh for another Six Kings Slam. The event continues to grow every year, and I\u2019m excited to be part of another fantastic edition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alex de Minaur said: \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to make my Six Kings Slam debut this year. I\u2019ve heard great things about the event, and I\u2019m looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere and competing in Riyadh for the first time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ NEXT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/carlos-alcaraz-proved-challenge-jannik-sinner-when-he-returns-to-tennis\">Carlos Alcaraz has already proved he can challenge Jannik Sinner when he returns to tennis<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End --><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carlos Alcaraz gives another big hint that he is expecting to make a return \u2013 but is he taking a risk? 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