The Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition event, featuring Grand Slam champions Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Alexander Zverev, has been postponed due to a series of deadly attacks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event was initially scheduled to take place from October 21 for three days.

Among the players expected to participate were Australia's Alex de Minaur and American players Taylor Fritz and Learner Tien. However, the situation escalated after Yemen's Houthi movement launched missile strikes on Riyadh, resulting in 13 fatalities and injuries to over 300 individuals. Saudi Arabia's energy minister has promised a serious response to these attacks, which also targeted the kingdom's oil and gas facilities.

Due to the ongoing conflict, three Saudi Pro League fixtures were postponed, including a match featuring Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr. The postponement of the Six Kings Slam reflects the organizers' commitment to ensuring a high-quality experience for fans, as they assessed the logistical challenges posed by the current security situation.

The exhibition has now been rescheduled for December 27-30. Other sporting events, including matches in the Saudi Pro League and potentially the PIF Saudi International golf tournament, are also under review due to the regional unrest. The Asian Tour stated they are closely monitoring the situation, as the golf event is set for November 18-21 at the Riyadh Golf Club.