Overview

• The Six Kings Slam, a high-profile exhibition tournament in Riyadh, offers unprecedented prize money, with $6 million for the winner.
• Top tennis players, including Djokovic, Nadal, and Alcaraz, are participating despite ongoing debates about the demanding tennis schedule.
• Critics, including German Tennis Federation President Dietloff von Arnim, question players' participation amid complaints of an overcrowded calendar.
• Saudi Arabia's increasing investment in tennis is seen as part of a broader strategy to boost its global influence and improve its image.
• Human rights concerns persist, with some arguing that Saudi sports investments aim to distract from the kingdom's controversial record.