{"id":92159,"date":"2025-10-14T15:06:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T19:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=92159"},"modified":"2025-10-14T15:06:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T19:06:47","slug":"six-kings-slam-2025-draw-prize-how-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2025\/10\/14\/six-kings-slam-2025-draw-prize-how-to-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Kings Slam 2025: Draw, Prize and How to Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the second year in a row, six of the world\u2019s best men\u2019s tennis players will travel to Riyadh in the middle of a gruelling season to compete in the highly lucrative Six Kings Slam exhibition.\u00a0While debate continues over whether such exhibitions should be allowed during the professional tennis season<\/a>, the Six Kings Slam has attracted plenty of interest from tennis fans keen to see the world’s best pitted against each other.<\/p>\n

Venue and Surface<\/h4>\n

The tournament will take place on an indoor hard court, known for its fast-paced conditions that reward attacking tennis. Last year\u2019s inaugural edition was won by Jannik Sinner, who defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a tight three-set final, 6\u20137 6\u20133 6\u20133.<\/p>\n

The event is staged at the ANB Arena, formerly known as The Venue. The event held at this 8,000-seat facility forms part of Saudi Arabia\u2019s annual Riyadh Season, a months-long celebration featuring major sporting events and concerts across the capital.<\/p>\n

Star-Studded Line-Up<\/h4>\n

Living up to its name, the Six Kings Slam will once again boast a glittering field that includes the world\u2019s top five players. Fans in Riyadh will witness Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, and Novak Djokovic headline the 2025 edition.<\/p>\n

The sixth spot was originally handed to Jack Draper, but the British star\u2019s season-ending arm injury<\/a> forced him to withdraw from the event. In his place, Stefanos Tsitsipas, the current world #24, steps in as an unexpected replacement but one with plenty of pedigree having once been ranked as high as world #3.<\/p>\n

Tournament Draw and Format<\/h4>\n

The Six Kings Slam follows a compact four-day schedule, with the third day designated as a rest day, in accordance with ATP regulations that prohibit players from competing on three consecutive days in an exhibition event.<\/p>\n

Day 1 (Wednesday, October 15): Quarterfinals<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Alexander Zverev vs Taylor Fritz<\/p>\n

Jannik Sinner vs Stefanos Tsitsipas<\/p>\n

Day 2 (Thursday, October 16): Semifinals<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Carlos Alcaraz vs the Winner of Zverev\/Fritz<\/p>\n

Novak Djokovic vs the Winner of Sinner\/Tsitsipas<\/p>\n

Day 3 (Friday, October 17): Day Off<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Day 4 (Saturday, October 18): Finals and Third-Place Match<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The two semifinal winners will contest the final to determine the 2025 champion, while the losing semifinalists will face off for third place.<\/p>\n

Prize Money and Ranking Points<\/h4>\n

Each participant is guaranteed a $1.5 million appearance fee, ensuring that every player is handsomely rewarded. The eventual champion will earn an additional $4.5 million. The total $6 million payout will match last year\u2019s record as the highest winner\u2019s purse ever offered in the sport.<\/p>\n

While the financial stakes are enormous and certainly add competitive fire to the exhibition, the tournament remains unsanctioned by the ATP and therefore offers no official ranking points.<\/p>\n

Where to Watch the Six Kings Slam 2025<\/h4>\n

This year, the event moves from DAZN to Netflix<\/a>. The streaming giant will air all matches in its latest push into live sports coverage.<\/p>\n

Final Word<\/h4>\n

The Six Kings Slam is undeniably a spectacle and has proven popular with many tennis fans. However, with players, who often decry the packed schedule<\/a>, seemingly willing to put those concerns aside for a payday, the event inevitably attracts criticism whilst the accusations of sportswashing are unlikely to go away either.<\/p>\n

Main photo credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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