Saudi tennis ‘slam’ with Alcaraz, Djokovic postponed amid Houthi attacks
Summary
A tennis exhibition called the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia, featuring top players like Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, has been postponed for two months due to organizational and logistical issues. This follows several sports events and football matches being delayed amid ongoing missile attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on Saudi Arabia.Key Facts
- The Six Kings Slam tennis tournament was originally set for October 21-24 but is now postponed to December 27-30.
- The tournament was to feature top tennis players including Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Learner Tien, and Alex de Minaur.
- The postponement was announced by Turki al-Sheikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, citing logistical challenges.
- Three Saudi Pro League football matches in Riyadh were also postponed, including one with Cristiano Ronaldo’s team Al-Nassr.
- The Houthis from Yemen have launched missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting airports and energy facilities.
- Despite the disruptions, a boxing match between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Christian M’billi is still planned for October 31 in Riyadh.
- The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and the WTA Finals were canceled or moved due to the security situation.
- Saudi Arabia has been affected by conflict linked to the war involving the US, Israel, Iran, and Yemen’s Houthis.
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