The tennis world is set to witness an epic battle as six of the biggest names in the sport – Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, and Holger Rune – come together for the “Six Kings Slam” at Riyadh Season. Scheduled for October 16, 17, and 19, this star-studded event promises unforgettable matchups between the game’s elite, all vying for supremacy.
The event, labeled as “Six Kings, One Throne,” will take place at a grand venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With these top-tier competitors, fans can expect intense rallies, stunning shot-making, and a dramatic quest for victory.
Djokovic @DjokerNole, Nadal @RafaelNadal, Alcaraz @Carlosalcaraz, Sinner @janniksin, Medvedev @daniilMedwed, and Rune @holgerrune2003
6 Kings 👑 One Throne 🎾 Who will emerge victorious in the ultimate battle at this Riyadh Season? 🔥🇸🇦
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Novak Djokovic in 2024
Currently the world no.4, the Serbian played his last match on the 14th of September when he overcame world no.773 Ioannis Xilas 6-0 6-1 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Currently, during this season Djokovic has managed to achieve a composed 32-8 win-loss record. Djokovic conquered 1 title in Paris. Novak got to the final in Wimbledon.
He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 2nd of October and Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) on the 28th of October.
Sinner in Beijing, ranking, and results in 2024
Now ranked no.1, the Italian owns a compiled 57-5 win-loss record in 2024. The Italian is currently playing in Beijing where he defeated the world no.28 Nicolas Jarry 4-6 6-3 6-1 and the world no.69 Roman Safiullin 3-6 6-2 6-3.
Jannik Sinner will come up against the world no.37 Jiri Lehecka in the quarter. Their current head to head is 2-2.
The Italian conquered 6 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati and U.S. Open.
The Italian won 17 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 7 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 2nd of October and Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) on the 28th of October.
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner squared off 7 times. The head to head is 4-3 for Djokovic. The last time they squared off, Jannik Sinner won 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3 in the semifinal in Melbourne (Australian Open) on the 26th of January 2024.
Here are the highlights.
Alcaraz in Beijing, ranking, and results in 2024
At the moment ranked no.3, the Spaniard owns a composed 44-9 win-loss record in 2024. Alcaraz is competing in Beijing where he bested the world no.51 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-4 6-4.
Carlos Alcaraz will play the world no.358 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never competed against each other so far in top competitions.
Carlos has won 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon. Carlos was the finalist in Paris (Olympics).
The Spaniard won 16 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Now the world no.154, Rafael played his last match on the 29th of July when he surrendered to world no.4 Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
Currently, during this season Rafael has a 12-7 record. Rafael Nadal’s most significant result of this year was reaching the final in Bastad.
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal played each other 3 times. The head to head is 2-1 for Nadal. The last time they squared off, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-2 1-6 6-3 in the quarter in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) in May 2022.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.