{
  "id": 14543228,
  "title": "Riyadh Season postpones 'Six Kings Slam' tennis tournament to December 27–30",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/riyadh-season-postpones-six-kings-slam-tennis-tournament-to-december",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T21:07:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665430/saudi-arabia/riyadh-season-postpones-six-kings-slam-tennis-tournament-to-december-2730"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "RIYADH — The third edition of the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament, originally set for October 21-22 and October 24, has been postponed by Riyadh Season. The rescheduled dates are December 27-30, 2026. This decision was made following an evaluation of the logistical and organizational challenges involved in hosting the event and the potential impact on the audience's experience. Riyadh Season expressed gratitude to all players, partners, and tennis enthusiasts from within and outside the Kingdom for their ongoing interest. Despite the postponement, the organizers remain dedicated to delivering high-quality sporting events that meet the expectations of their audience, and they are continuing preparations to host the tournament on its new dates. For any information or updates on the tournament, visitors can reach out to the Ehtemam Center through the unified number 8001282222 or visit its official website, Ehtemam.sa.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — Riyadh Season has announced the postponement of the third edition of the international \"Six Kings Slam\" tennis tournament, originally scheduled for October 21, 22, and 24, to December 27–30, 2026.The decision reflects Riyadh Season's commitment to delivering sporting events to the highest standards, following an assessment of the organizational and logistical challenges associated with…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Six Kings Slam tournament in Saudi Arabia postponed to December",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/six-kings-slam-tournament-in-saudi-arabia-postponed-to-december-14480465",
        "published": "2026-10-14T15:09:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Six Kings Slam tournament in Saudi Arabia postponed to December",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/six-kings-slam-tournament-in-saudi-arabia-postponed-to-december",
        "published": "2026-10-14T15:10:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Saudi tennis ‘slam’ with Alcaraz, Djokovic postponed amid Houthi attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/saudi-tennis-slam-with-alcaraz-djokovic-postponed-amid-houthi-attacks",
        "published": "2026-10-14T17:11:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia postpones Six Kings Slam tennis tournament to December over logistical challenges",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/saudi-arabia-postpones-six-kings-slam-tennis-tournament-to-december",
        "published": "2026-10-14T17:23:11.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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