Tennis' lucrative Six Kings Slam tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has been postponed from October 21-24 to December 27-30 due to ongoing unrest in the region.

Originally slated for mid-October, the tournament awards £1.2 million to each competing player and an additional £3.5 million to the winner. The decision to delay comes in light of recent instability, including the bombing of Riyadh's international airport, prompting concerns over safety and logistics.

The lineup for this year’s event includes top players:

• Carlos Alcaraz
• Novak Djokovic
• Alexander Zverev
• Taylor Fritz
• Alex de Minaur
• Learner Tien

Organisers stated, "The decision reflects Riyadh Season's commitment to delivering sporting events to the highest standards, following an assessment of the organisational and logistical challenges associated with hosting the tournament and their potential impact on the quality of the audience experience."

Jannik Sinner, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury, has been the reigning champion, having defeated Alcaraz in the finals of both the 2024 and 2025 editions of the tournament.