The Six Kings Slam exhibition event is scheduled to take place in Riyadh from October 16 to 19. Two of the six competitors, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, have already arrived in the Saudi capital. The event will include Holger Rune, Daniil Medvedev, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic in addition to the two young athletes.
Alcaraz’s most recent appearance was in the Shanghai quarterfinals after winning his first China Open. Social media users have been sharing videos of their arrival in Riyadh prior to their exhibition event matches.
According to reports, the winner will receive $6 million, and each player will receive an appearance fee of $1.5 million. The prize money nearly doubles what Jannik Sinner received following his victory at the US Open.
Rune and Alcaraz are preparing for their matchup at the Six Kings Slam exhibition event in order to guarantee a spot in the semifinals. The winner will face Rafael Nadal in the semifinals.
Carlos Alcaraz arrives Riyadh for the Six Kings Slams.
He faces Holger Rune tomorrowpic.twitter.com/iV9uXnxW1s
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) October 15, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Now the world no.2, the Spaniard played his last match on the 10th of October when he lost to world no.25 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
Until now, during this year Alcaraz has achieved an overall 51-10 win-loss record. Carlos clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz was the finalist in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will compete against the world no.368 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never played each other till now in top competitions.
Alcaraz clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos was the finalist in Paris (Olympics).
Alcaraz won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Currently ranked no.2, the Spaniard played his last match on the 10th of October when he was overcome by world no.25 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
This year Alcaraz owns a compiled 51-10 match record. Carlos conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard was the runner-up in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will face the world no.368 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never played each other till now in top competitions.
The Spaniard conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos got to the final in Paris (Olympics).
The Spaniard won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.