Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority.

RIYADH, Aug 7: The announcement by Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, about the second edition of the "Six Kings Slam" tournament as part of Riyadh Season has generated excitement worldwide.

Tennis fans will once again turn their eyes to Saudi Arabia’s capital, which is gearing up to host one of the sport’s premier events from October 15 to 18. The tournament will feature some of the world’s top-ranked players according to the latest ATP standings.

Last year’s tournament made history when Jannik Sinner, currently ranked No. 1 and the Australian Open champion, defeated Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling final.

This year, the lineup is even more impressive, with tennis legend Novak Djokovic joining the competition. The Serbian star boasts 24 Grand Slam singles titles. The field will also welcome three newcomers making their tournament debuts: Germany’s Alexander Zverev, Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalist; Britain’s Jack Draper; and America’s Taylor Fritz.