Rafael Nadal, the legendary Spanish tennis player, is set to bid farewell to his professional career at the Davis Cup next month. However, before his grand farewell, Nadal will grace the courts of the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for two guaranteed matches this week.
Joining Nadal in this star-studded event are his long-time rival Novak Djokovic, as well as top-ranked players Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Holger Rune. The three-day tournament will commence on Wednesday, October 16th, with Sinner facing Medvedev and Alcaraz taking on Rune.
Nadal and Djokovic, having received byes into the semifinal round, will make their appearances on Thursday, October 17th. The losers of their respective matches will compete in the third-place match on Saturday, October 19th, while the winners will battle it out in the championship match.
All matches will be broadcast live on T2 and TennisChannel.com. The detailed match schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, October 16th:
* Sinner v. Medvedev – 12:30 p.m. ET
* Alcaraz v. Rune – Not before 2 p.m. ET
Thursday, October 17th:
* Djokovic v. Sinner/Medvedev winner – 12:30 p.m. ET
* Nadal v. Alcaraz/Rune winner – Not before 2 p.m. ET
Saturday, October 19th:
* Third-Place Match – 12:30 p.m. ET
* Championship Match – Not before 2 p.m. ET
This exhibition tournament provides a unique opportunity for tennis enthusiasts to witness some of the greatest players in the world compete in a thrilling and competitive environment. As Nadal prepares for his final farewell, the Six Kings Slam offers a glimpse of his exceptional talent and the legacy he will leave behind in the sport of tennis.
