The Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition in Saudi Arabia has been postponed from October to December due to organisational and logistical issues, amid Houthi attacks and broader disruption to the kingdom's sporting calendar.
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01Summary
- 01Organisers pushed the Six Kings Slam to December 27-30 from its original October 21-24 dates, citing logistical challenges.
- 02The tournament was to feature Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Learner Tien and Alex de Minaur.
- 03The Saudi Pro League postponed three matches, including Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr fixture, due to mandatory rest periods.
- 04An Al-Nassr AFC Champions League match was delayed after a Houthi missile was intercepted over Riyadh.
- 05The WTA Finals have been moved from Riyadh to Indian Wells, California, and the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was cancelled.
02Why it matters
This matters to readers because Houthi attacks and regional instability are forcing the disruption of major international sporting events in Saudi Arabia, affecting travel, scheduling and the global sports calendar.
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