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Unrest puts Saudi Arabia’s Six Kings Slam in doubt
A deadly attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has raised doubts about the Six Kings Slam tennis event.
The exhibition is scheduled to run from 21 to 24 October at the anb arena in the Saudi capital.
At least 12 people were killed and more than 300 were injured in the airport attack, and operations there were temporarily halted.
Yemen’s Houthis claimed responsibility and warned airlines and passengers not to use Saudi airports.
Organisers have not said whether the tournament will go ahead, move or be rescheduled.
Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev are among the players expected to take part.
The event is due to begin in just over a week, but several players are still competing at the Shanghai Masters and had planned to travel to Saudi Arabia afterward.
The 2026 Six Kings Slam in Riyadh is in doubt after a deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport.
At least 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured in the attack, according to Tennis365.
The tournament is scheduled to run from 21 to 24 October at the anb arena, but it could be moved, rescheduled or cancelled.
The Houthis claimed responsibility and warned airlines and passengers not to use Saudi Arabian airports.
Organisers have not made an official announcement about the event.
- Who
- Organisers of the Six Kings Slam have yet to announce a decision; the event is due to feature Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and other players.
- What
- The future of the 2026 Six Kings Slam is in doubt after an attack on Riyadh’s airport.
- When
- The tournament is scheduled for 21–24 October 2026. The attack took place on Saturday.
- Where
- The attack was at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh; the tournament is scheduled for the anb arena in Riyadh.
- Why
- The attack and warnings by Yemen’s Houthis have raised safety concerns.
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Militants struck King Khalid International Airport, killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 300, according to Tennis365.
Saudi civil aviation authorities temporarily halted airport operations and flights from Riyadh were diverted.
The Houthis warned airlines and passengers not to use Saudi Arabian airports.
The Six Kings Slam is scheduled to take place at the anb arena in Riyadh.
- Deaths
- At least 12 people
- Injuries
- More than 300 people
- Tournament dates
- 21–24 October 2026
- Venue
- anb arena, Riyadh
- Scheduled opening matches
- Alexander Zverev vs Taylor Fritz; Learner Tien vs Alex de Minaur
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