Six Kings Slam Tennis: Fixtures, results, schedule, timings and where to watch
The inaugural Riyadh Season Six Kings Slam is well underway, as some of the best men’s tennis players in the world compete in Saudi Arabia.
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On day one, Wednesday, world number one Jannik Sinner was in menacing form, dismantling 2021 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev two-sets to love, 6-0, 6-3.
That win sets up a Thursday meeting with Novak Djokovic.
Meanwhile four-time grand slam winner Carlos Alcaraz, will face fellow countryman Rafael Nadal on Thursday, following a two-sets to love (6-4, 6-2) victory over Holger Rune.
Thursday’s tie could be one of the final times Nadal competes competitively, following his announcementhe will retire at the end of the 2024 season.
Below you can find the schedule for the event at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, including match dates and estimated times.
Six Kings Slam Tennis: Fixtures, results, schedule, timings and where to watch.
Six Kings Slam schedule and results
The format is three-sets per match, with regular tie-breaks as required.
Date | Match |
Wednesday, October 16 | Daniil Medvedev 0-2 Jannik Sinner (0-6; 3-6) |
Holger Rune 0-2 Carlos Alcaraz (4-6; 2-6) | |
Thursday, October 17 | Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner |
Rafael Nadal vs. Carlos Alcaraz | |
Saturday, October 19 | Third-Place Match |
Final |
What is the prize money for the Six Kings Slam?
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All six players will bank a minimum of $1.5 million USD for their participation in the tournament. The winner will take home $6m USD if they claim the ultimate victory.
It will be the biggest single financial prize in the history of the sport, outranking even the $3.8m USD currently awarded to Grand Slam winners.
Is the Six Kings Slam a fifth Grand Slam event?
The Six Kings Slam isnota Grand Slam event. It is an exclusive exhibition tournament featuring the sport’s best players from the ATP Tour, but is not an official event either.
That means that players will score no ranking points for their performance and that it does not count alongside the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open.
Six Kings Slam Tennis: Fixtures, results, schedule, timings and where to watch.
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