The Saudi “6 Kings Slam” exhibition, featuring Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal alongside Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, and Holger Rune, is confirmed for October 16th to 19th. To comply with ATP regulations that prohibit players from competing in three consecutive days of exhibition matches, October 18th will serve as a rest day.

For Rafa, the “Six Kings Slam” offers a thrilling return to the court among the sport’s elite, giving fans another chance to witness his brilliance. The stakes are exceptionally high, with the winner set to take home $6 million—more than double the Wimbledon champion’s prize. Each participant is guaranteed at least $1.5 million, underscoring the event’s allure and prestige.

While exhibition events in the Gulf are not new, they are usually held during breaks in the ATP season or after its conclusion. This Saudi event, however, runs amidst a fully packed ATP calendar in October, including the mandatory Masters 1000 tournaments in Shanghai and Paris.