Rafael Nadal is set to make a significant appearance at the upcoming Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, where he’ll join elite competitors Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Holger Rune. This highly anticipated exhibition event is scheduled for October 16-19, 2024.
Last week, Nadal confirmed that his participation in the Davis Cup Finals next month will mark the end of his legendary tennis career. Ahead of this farewell, he will step onto the court in Riyadh for a lucrative match-up with other top players in the sport.
What to Expect at the Six Kings Slam?
The Six Kings Slam is an exhibition tournament featuring six of the biggest names in men’s tennis competing over three days. Unlike ATP-sanctioned events, this exhibition will not award ranking points. However, each participant is guaranteed a substantial minimum prize of £1.12 million, with the champion set to receive a record-breaking £4.5 million—nearly double the prize money awarded to Grand Slam winners.
Event Schedule
The tournament will unfold at the following times:
- October 16: Daniil Medvedev vs. Jannik Sinner, Holger Rune vs. Carlos Alcaraz
- October 17: Novak Djokovic vs. the winner of Medvedev vs. Sinner; Rafael Nadal vs. the winner of Rune vs. Alcaraz
- October 19: Third-place match and the final
Final Appearance for Nadal?
At 38 years old and with a remarkable 22 Grand Slam titles, including 14 French Open victories, Nadal recently announced his impending retirement in a heartfelt video message. He has not competed since partnering with Alcaraz at the Paris Olympic Games.
As the tension builds ahead of the prestigious tournament, tennis fans are eager to witness what could be Nadal’s final performance before he bids farewell to an extraordinary career.
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