In an epic five-minute trailer, the upcoming “Six Kings Slam” exhibition tournament in Riyadh transforms six of the world’s top tennis players into larger-than-life characters.
Taking inspiration from Superhero’s cinematic universe, the trailer assigns unique roles to each player, building anticipation for the event.
Tennis has its own legends. Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and others have been cast as “heroes” in this cinematic production, which promotes the tournament streaming on TennisChannel and T2 from October 16 to 19.
Here’s how the players are depicted:
The trailer playfully hints at each player’s persona and style. For instance, Sinner knocks down a Roman-style statue of himself, reflecting his mastery over the game, while Medvedev rides a ferocious bear, referencing his name’s origins. The climax shows the six athletes turning towards a fiery throne, awaiting the event’s champion.
When the trailer was first released, fans were quick to compare it to a tennis version of the Marvel universe. The slick production and its dramatic tone impressed many, including British pro Liam Broady, who was left “speechless” by its flair.
To further promote the event, a shorter one-minute version was unveiled two days before the tournament, with Djokovic summoning his “fellow kings” to claim the burning throne.
The “Six Kings Slam” is part of Riyadh Season, a festival that began in 2019 to showcase cultural, entertainment, and sporting events in Saudi Arabia’s capital, aimed at boosting tourism. The format of the competition sees Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, who has just announced his retirement at the end of this season, receive a bye directly to the semifinals. Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner will face off for a chance to challenge Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz will take on Holger Rune, with the winner advancing to face Nadal.
The tournament boasts unprecedented prize money, with each player guaranteed at least $1.5 million USD. The winner, however, will earn an astonishing $6 million USD — the largest prize in tennis history, nearly double what a Grand Slam champion would take home.
October 16: Quarterfinal – Daniil Medvedev vs Jannik Sinner – 10PM.
October 16: Quarterfinal – Carlos Alcaraz vs Holger Rune – Not before 11:30PM.
October 17: Semifinal – Novak Djokovic vs. Daniil Medvedev/Jannik Sinner – 10PM.
October 17: Semifinal – Rafael Nadal vs Carlos Alcaraz/Holger Rune – Not before 11:30PM.
October 19: Third-place match – 10PM.
October 19: Final – Not before 11:30PM.
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