The official draw for the third edition of the grand Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament has been officially cast. The sheikhs of Saudi Arabia are once again gathering the cream of world tennis in Riyadh between October 21 and 24 for a competition with a colossal financial stake.
Each of the six participants will collect a guaranteed check of $1.5 million just for appearing on court, while the future champion will walk away with an impressive $4.5 million.
The return of Yannick Sinner and the distribution of the schemeThe big question mark surrounding the competition is related to Yannick Sinner. The Italian, who triumphed in the first two editions of the competition after victories in the final against Carlos Alcaraz, was included in the schedule, although he is still nursing an injury and his recovery is not completely complete.
Sinner and Alcaraz were again placed in different halves of the schedule, ensuring that a new clash between the two titans is only possible in the final.
Quarterfinal pairs and the road to the trophyZverev vs. Fritz: “Roland Garros“ and US Open champion Alexander Zverev will face Taylor Fritz in the first quarterfinal clash. The winner of this match will secure a semifinal against Carlos Alcaraz, who is out in the first round.
Sinner vs. De Minor: In the other stream of the schedule, Yannick Sinner will face Alex de Minor - an opponent against whom he has a record of 13 wins in 13 official matches. The winner of this match will face Novak Djokovic in the semifinals.