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Saudi Six Kings Slam Tennis Tournament Postponed After Houthi Attacks
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News18•14-10-2026, 23:33
Saudi Six Kings Slam Tennis Tournament Postponed After Houthi Attacks
- •Saudi Arabia has postponed the Six Kings Slam exhibition tennis tournament from October to December following escalating security concerns.
- •Turki Alalshikh announced the event featuring tennis stars like Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will now be held from December 27-30.
- •The postponement follows deadly Houthi rebel missile strikes targeting airports and infrastructure across the kingdom.
- •Multiple sporting events in Saudi Arabia have faced cancellations and disruptions due to the ongoing regional conflict.
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The Six Kings Slam exhibition tennis tournament has been postponed to December 27-30 due to logistical reasons and security concerns.
The events were postponed amid escalating security concerns following deadly missile and drone attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeting airports and energy infrastructure across the kingdom.
The tournament features star players Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Learner Tien, and Alex de Minaur.
