In a groundbreaking announcement for tennis enthusiasts, Riyadh is set to host the highly anticipated ‘6 Kings Slam’ event in October, featuring a star-studded lineup that includes Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, and Holger Rune. The tournament is scheduled to take place in the heart of the ATP season.
While the specific format and dates are yet to be revealed, organizers have promised an electrifying competition that brings together some of the biggest names in the tennis world, along with emerging talents. The ‘6 Kings Slam’ is poised to become a highlight of the ATP calendar, providing fans with an unprecedented opportunity to witness a clash of tennis titans.
Fans and players alike await further details on the tournament format and specific dates, eager to witness the culmination of an exciting chapter in the ATP season. The ‘6 Kings Slam’ in Riyadh is poised to elevate the tennis experience, creating a platform for both established champions and rising stars to showcase their prowess on the court. Tennis enthusiasts can anticipate an unforgettable spectacle in the heart of the ATP season.
🇸🇦 announce that they will receive a ‘6 Kings Slam’ event in Riyadh with Djokovic, Nadal, Alcaraz, Sinner Medvedev and Rune in October. In the middle of the ATP season.
Format and specific dates to be announced later… pic.twitter.com/OlaGndw27K
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) February 5, 2024
Novak Djokovic in 2024
LWWWWWWLWW Currently ranked no.1, Novak played his last match on the 26th of January when he surrendered to world no.4 Jannik Sinner 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3 in the semifinal of the Australian Open (draw).
At the moment, during this season Novak has a composed 7-2 match record. Novak Djokovic’s latest run at the Australian Open was the best achievement of his season.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWLWWW Ranked no.4 (career-high), Jannik played his last match on the 28th of January when he overcame world no.3 Daniil Medvedev 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 in the final of the Australian Open to win his 12th career title.
This season Jannik achieved a compiled 7-0 match record. This year, the Italian conquered 1 title at the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner fought against each other 7 times. Their current head to head is 4-3 for Djokovic. Before, the last time they locked horns, 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.
In the following video you can watch the highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
LWWWWWWWWW Now the world no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 24th of January when he capitulated to world no.6 Alexander Zverev 6-1 6-3 6-7(2) 6-4 in the quarter in the Australian Open (draw).
Currently, during this season the Spaniard has a 4-1 record.
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Currently the world no.647, the Spaniard played his last match on the 5th of January when he was overcome by world no.44 Jordan Thompson 5-7 7-6(6) 6-3 in the quarter in Brisbane (draw).
Currently, during this year the Spaniard has a 2-1 win-loss record.
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal played each other 3 times. The head to head is 2-1 for Nadal. The last time they played, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-2 1-6 6-3 in the quarter in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) in May 2022.
Here are the highlights.
