The upcoming Six Kings Slam is set to feature an incredible roster of talent, including tennis icons like Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune. This star-studded lineup includes four of the current top five ATP players, headlined by world No. 1 Sinner.
For Rafael Nadal, the event holds particular significance, as it is one of his final performances before his expected retirement following the Davis Cup Finals later this year.
Fans will see Nadal return to action for the first time since the Paris Olympic Games, having missed the US Open and the Laver Cup due to injury.
“I am here to let you know I am retiring from professional tennis,” Nadal said in a video message.
“The reality is that it has been some difficult years, the last two especially.
“I don’t think I have been able to play without limitations.”
With Nadal approaching retirement and legends such as Djokovic competing alongside rising stars like Sinner and Alcaraz, this tournament offers a unique and compelling tennis spectacle.
Six Kings Slam schedule
The tournament follows a single-elimination format, with two of the six players receiving first-round byes. The competition kicks off on October 16, when Medvedev faces off against Sinner, while Rune takes on Alcaraz.
The winners of these matches will then move on to October 17, when Djokovic and Nadal will enter the fray. Djokovic will face either Medvedev or Sinner, while Nadal will take on the winner of Rune and Alcaraz. The event culminates on October 19, with both the third-place match and the final.
Six Kings Slam prize
One of the most exciting aspects of the Six Kings Slam is its eye-watering prize pool. Each player is guaranteed at least $1.5 million just for participating, with the tournament winner set to take home a staggering $6 million.
This sum is nearly double the $3.6 million Sinner earned for winning the US Open earlier this year, making it one of the most lucrative payouts in tennis history.