Top Tennis Stars Earn Millions in Saudi Exhibition

As the 2025 tennis season winds down, some of the sport's top players are set to compete in a highly lucrative exhibition event in Saudi Arabia. The Six Kings Slam, which kicks off on October 18th, 2025, is offering a staggering $6 million prize to the winner - more than any Grand Slam tournament.

American player Taylor Fritz is one of the participants, and he makes no secret of the financial incentive. "I'd love for them to show me a tournament where you can go play three matches - well, for the top two seeds, two matches - and potentially make $6 million," he said. Last year's champion, Jannik Sinner, walked away with that exact amount for his victory.

The event features a star-studded lineup, including 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic, 6-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz, and 4-time Slam titlist Sinner. Each player is guaranteed an appearance fee of $1.5 million, with the overall winner earning four times that amount.

While some have criticized the sport's growing ties to Saudi Arabia due to concerns over human rights, the lure of the massive paydays is proving hard for players to resist. As Sinner put it, "The money is nothing we're trying to hide. We know how much is at stake here, and it would be a lie if I told you it wasn't a motivation."