World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will return to Riyadh this October to defend his Six Kings Slam title, with the third edition of the exhibition tournament set for 21, 22, and 24 October 2026 in the Saudi Arabian capital. Sinner, who has won both previous editions of the event, will headline a six-man field that includes Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, and debutant Alex De Minaur.
The Six Kings Slam has quickly established itself as a marquee fixture on the tennis calendar, bringing together Grand Slam champions and top-ranked players for a high-stakes exhibition format. Sinner, fresh off defending his Wimbledon title earlier this month, enters as the two-time defending champion in Riyadh. "I'm happy to come back and defend my title again," Sinner said ahead of the tournament. "It's a great event with an incredible atmosphere — I can't wait to step on court in October."
Alcaraz, the two-time Wimbledon champion and 2022 US Open winner, will be seeking his first Six Kings Slam title after finishing runner-up in previous editions. The Spaniard described the event as "a privilege to be part of such a unique event alongside some of the best players in the world." Djokovic, who continues to compete at the highest level in his late thirties, also expressed enthusiasm: "Riyadh has always given me a fantastic welcome, and it's great to return once again."