Taking place in Saudi Arabia from October 16–19, 2024, the Six Kings Slam is expected to bring together some of the greatest tennis players for a lavish sporting extravaganza. The two titans of the sport, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, are in the lead for this new exhibition event.
This exhibition tournament is the first of its kind and will take place in Riyadh, the Saudi capital. With this most recent endeavour, the nation’s tennis initiatives continue. In addition, they have hosted the Next Gen ATP Finals since last year and will host the WTA Finals later this year.
After winning in Shanghai, Jannik Sinner is also getting ready to board a plane to Saudi Arabia. From October 16 to 19, he will compete in the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, which is not part of the ATP circuit.
Although it doesn’t affect the ranking and the opponents are challenging, there is a bright side: the winner receives the largest prize money in tennis history, 6 million euros.
Although Nadal and Djokovic are the two main stars, there are four of the biggest names in tennis right now on the star-studded field. Holger Rune, Daniil Medvedev, Sinner, and Carlos Alcaraz round out the six-man field.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWLWWW Ranked world no.1, Jannik played his last match on the 13th of October when he overcame world no.4 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 18th career title.
Currently, during this year the Italian owns a compiled 65-6 win-loss record. The Italian conquered 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. Jannik got to the final in Beijing.
Sinner has scheduled to play next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
LWWWWWWLWW Currently ranked no.4, the Serbian played his last contest on the 13th of October when he was overcome by world no.1 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai (draw).
This year the Serbian has managed to achieve a 37-9 record. This year, the Serbian won 1 title in Paris. Djokovic was the finalist in Wimbledon and Shanghai.
Djokovic is scheduled to compete next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic squared off 8 times. Their current head to head is 4-4. Before, the last time they locked horns, Jannik Sinner won 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 13th of October 2024.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Ranked no.153, Nadal played his last match on the 29th of July when he lost to world no.4 Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
Currently, during this season the Spaniard has a 12-7 match record. Rafael Nadal’s most significant achievement of the year was getting to the final in Bastad.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWLWWW Ranked world no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 13th of October when he overcame world no.4 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 18th career title.
This season Jannik achieved a compiled 65-6 match record. The Italian clinched 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. The Italian reached the final in Beijing.
Sinner is scheduled to play next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
LWWWWWWLWW Ranked no.4, Novak played his last match on the 13th of October when he lost to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai (draw).
Until now, during this year the Serbian has achieved a composed 37-9 match record. This year, Novak lifted the trophy in Paris. Novak got to the final in Wimbledon and Shanghai.
Djokovic has scheduled to compete next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic played each other 8 times. Their head to head is 4-4. Before, the last time they played each other, Jannik Sinner won 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 13th of October 2024.
Here are the highlights.
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Now the world no.153, Nadal played his last match on the 29th of July when he was overcome by world no.4 Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
This season Nadal has a 12-7 match record. Rafael Nadal’s most significant accomplishment of this year was reaching the final in Bastad.
