In the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, some of the top names in tennis are competing in the Six Kings Slam exhibition event, each guaranteed a hefty sum just for showing up. The total purse for the event is no small change, with the winner set to take home a staggering $6 million.
While there are no ranking points up for grabs, the financial rewards are certainly attractive for players like Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and the rest of the “kings” in attendance. But just how much are these elite athletes pocketing for three days of work in the Kingdom?
Well, each of the six players participating in the event were promised a cool $1.5 million just for being there. The final showdown on Saturday will see Carlos Alcaraz face off against Jannik Sinner, with the winner walking away with that eye-watering $6 million prize.
For Alcaraz, who has had a phenomenal year winning both Roland Garros and Wimbledon, the stakes are high. Having already earned large sums for his Grand Slam triumphs, a victory in Riyadh could see him taking home almost as much money as he did for his impressive performances throughout the season.
Sinner, on the other hand, is no stranger to success on the big stage, with wins at the Australian Open and US Open under his belt. A victory in the Six Kings Slam final would also see his bank account swell significantly, nearly doubling his earnings from his major triumphs earlier in the year.
But it’s not just the winners who are cashing in on this lucrative event. Take Holger Rune, for example. Despite slipping down the rankings this year, the Danish star has still managed to pull in $2.2 million in prize money on the ATP tour. And after bowing out to Alcaraz in the quarterfinals, Rune’s $1.5 million payday from Riyadh represents a hefty chunk of his total earnings for the year.
Overall, the Six Kings Slam exhibition event is not only providing top-tier tennis action, but also offering players a chance to boost their bank accounts in a major way. With millions of dollars up for grabs, the stakes are high and the competition is fierce in Riyadh.
