Saudi Arabia postpones the Six Kings Slam exhibition tennis tournament to late December, organizers say. The event was originally set to begin in mid-to-late October, but a new date window is set for December as the organizers review preparations.
Several outlets link the delay to recent security incidents in the region. Reports cite deadly attacks and unrest, including references to Houthi actions and airstrikes affecting Saudi Arabia, as context for the decision. Other coverage focuses more narrowly on operational factors, saying the postponement follows “organizational and logistical challenges” rather than providing further detail on security.
The tournament is known for a star-studded lineup, with players such as Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic named across reports, and for its high prize value. While the reasons are described slightly differently by different outlets—some emphasizing attacks and unrest, others emphasizing logistical assessments—sources broadly agree on the postponement and the move to December in Riyadh.
