Overview

• Alexander Zverev was knocked out 3–6, 4–6 by Taylor Fritz in their Six Kings Slam quarterfinal in Saudi Arabia.
• The result marked Zverev’s seventh consecutive defeat to the American.
• Fritz advances to face Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals, with Novak Djokovic already through and Jannik Sinner set to meet Stefanos Tsitsipas to decide the other slot.
• The event awards no ranking points and offers large payouts, with Zverev reported to have earned a $1.5 million appearance fee.
• Coverage noted lingering concerns over Zverev’s back as well as criticism of the tournament’s legitimacy and alleged sportswashing.