Six Kings... a 6th Slam?

[MasturB]

We here at TT have known for years Cincinnati is the 5th Slam. You could have made the argument for Indian Wells. Or IW/MIA combo being a slam.

But is the Saudi event with the prize money so high now the 6th Slam? 6 Kings = 6th Slam?

 

[adil1972]

Is this exo one time event or will it repeat every year?

 

[onehandbh]

Is this exo one time event or will it repeat every year?

They could even make their own tennis tour. Sort of like LIV golf.

15K itf futures singles winner got $2,160 this year. Imagine an LIVing Wages tennis tournament for the guys that have been chasing 1 ATP point. What if they offered a lot more money?

 

[KingCarlitos]

It’s an exhibition, nowhere near a slam.

 

[messiahrobins]

It’s an exhibition, nowhere near a slam.

Probably will become a Slam though in a couple of years.

 

[roysid]

Well if they plan ahead, they could get an masters easily. Look how china got

 

[Winner Sinner]

Is this exo one time event or will it repeat every year?

Sinner and Alcaraz said at the conference that they will also be there next year although no one has made a new edition official. In essence it seems that they have spoiled everything, so it is very likely that it will also be held in 2025. The Arabs' goal is to have a fifth slam, but they will probably have to settle for the tenth masters 1000 with placement before the Australian Open. At least that's what filtered through some time ago.