Six Kings Slam tournament in Saudi Arabia featuring Alcaraz and Djokovic postponed due to attacks on Riyadh

The Six Kings tennis tournament, featuring top players like Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev, has been postponed in Saudi Arabia due to recent attacks on Riyadh's airports by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Scheduled to take place from October 21-24, the exhibition event was to be held at the ANB Arena, approximately 30km from the King Khalid International Airport.

The postponement, announced by organizers, is aimed at maintaining the highest standards of sports events, considering the organisational and logistical challenges resulting from the security situation. The tournament, in its third edition, awards £1.2 million per player and an additional £3.5 million for the winner. Previous winners include Jannik Sinner, who beat Alcaraz in the final on both occasions.

The decision comes as three Saudi Pro League fixtures were also postponed due to "logistical considerations," following matches involving teams based in Riyadh in the AFC Champions League. Meanwhile, golf's Asian Tour is monitoring the security situation ahead of the Saudi International, scheduled for November 18-21 in Riyadh, emphasizing the safety of players, staff, and service teams as their top priority.