Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Other Tennis Kings Cash In at Lucrative Six Kings Slam Exhibition
In the opulent setting of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, tennis legends Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and four other top players are participating in the Six Kings Slam exhibition event, where the stakes are high and the rewards are substantial.
Each of the six players has reportedly received a guaranteed $1.5 million for their participation, with the winner of Saturday’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner set to pocket a staggering $6 million.
For Alcaraz and Sinner, the young stars who shared the four Grand Slam titles in 2024, the potential winnings are particularly lucrative. A victory for Alcaraz would net him almost as much money as he earned for his combined 14 victories in Grand Slam tournaments this season. Sinner, too, stands to nearly double his earnings from his major triumphs.
The prize money on offer in Riyadh is not limited to the winner. Holger Rune, whose ranking has slipped from a career-high world No. 4 to No. 14, has already pocketed $1.5 million from the exhibition, representing a staggering 68% of his on-court earnings for the year.
Even Daniil Medvedev, who lost to Sinner in the quarterfinals, has benefited handsomely from his trip to Saudi Arabia. The former world No. 1 earned $21,739.13 for every minute he spent on court in Riyadh.
The Six Kings Slam exhibition is a testament to the growing popularity and financial rewards of tennis. While the event does not offer ranking points or official head-to-head matches, the players are handsomely compensated for their participation, adding to their already substantial earnings.
