Jannik Sinner was able to return from a knee injury as the Six Kings Slam was postponed to December

Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner (Image: REUTERS) World number one Jannik Sinner will return to action at the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia in December after the lucrative exhibition tournament was postponed from its original October dates due to security concerns in the region, Reuters reported on Monday.The Italian announced earlier this month that he will not compete again in 2026 as he continues to recover from a knee injury that has sidelined him since his Wimbledon triumph in July. However, a revised schedule for the Six Kings Slam could see the two-time defending champion return before the end of the year.The exhibition event, originally scheduled to take place in Riyadh from October 21 to 24, has been postponed to December 27 to 30.

Sinner kit for returning from a knee injury

Sinner’s potential return to the Six Kings Slam comes after a period on the sidelines following his Wimbledon victory in July. The 25-year-old has hinted that he will miss the European indoor hard court season and the ATP Finals in Turin, where he has won the title in each of the last two years.His participation in the rescheduled exhibition would therefore represent significant progress in his recovery, although it remains separate from his official commitments on the ATP Tour. Sinner has dominated the Six Kings Slam since its inception, defeating Spanish rival Carlos Alcaraz in both finals. The Italian earned $6 million for each victory, underscoring the extraordinary prize money offered at the non-ATP event.

Alcaraz, Djokovic and Zverev among a star-studded field

In addition to Sinner and Alcaraz, the tournament will feature Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur. The presence of several of the sport’s leading names is expected to make the December event one of the most watched exhibitions on the tennis calendar. With Sinner and Alcaraz having met in the previous two finals, their potential meeting in Riyadh would renew one of the greatest rivalries in men’s tennis.