The Six Kings Slam is back for its second edition after a rousing inaugural campaign. Six of the best men’s tennis players will battle out in the exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia. At stake is a lucrative prize money.
“Proud to announce the 2nd edition of Riyadh Season’s Six Kings Slam on Oct. 15-18 featuring the world’s top six players in PIF ATP rankings. Janik Sinner will return to defend his crown against Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz,” Turki Alalshikh, Saudi Arabian sports promoter posted on social media platform X.
Six Kings Slam 2025: Schedule
The dates for this year’s Six Kings Slam have been confirmed. The event will take place from October 15 to 18 in Riyadh.
Six Kings Slam 2025: Participants
The six players to feature in the 2025 edition are as follows:
Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic
Alexander Zverev
Jack Draper
Taylor Fritz
While Sinner, Alcaraz, and Djokovic featured in the inaugural edition, Zverev, Draper and Fritz will be making their debut at the event. The new trio replace Rafael Nadal (who has retired), Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune.
Sinner is the defending champion having beaten Alcaraz in the final in three sets in the 2024 edition.
Six Kings Slam 2025: Prize Money
This year’s event carries a record-breaking prize money. A total of $6 million are up for grabs, making it the most lucrative payout in the sport’s history.
Each of the six participants is guaranteed a minimum prize of US$1,500,000, while the winner will receive US$6,000,000- the largest prize in tennis history. For context, the champion will nearly double the US$3,500,000 awarded to the Australian Open champion this year.
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About Six Kings Slam
The Six Kings Slam is a men’s tennis exhibition tournament played on indoor hard courts. The event follows a single-elimination format, with two players receiving byes directly into the semifinals.
The tournament takes place over three days, with one designated as a rest day to comply with an ATP rule stating that players can’t compete on three consecutive days in an exhibition during the season. It is not an ATP-sanctioned event, therefore, players do not earn any ranking points, and victories here don’t count toward their head-to-head records.
