Saudi Six Kings Slam tennis event with Alcaraz and Djokovic postponed to December

Organisers postponed the exhibition tournament from October to December. Reports disagree on why: Gulf News cites logistical challenges, while The National and Al Jazeera link it to attacks on Riyadh and Houthi attacks.

Timeline

1. 14 Oct, 17:11 UTCFirst appeared on Al Jazeera
2. 14 Oct, 17:40 UTCSaudi organisers confirm postponement to December
3. 14 Oct, 17:44 UTCAl Jazeera reports postponement amid Houthi attacks
4. 14 Oct, 18:07 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• carlos alcaraz novak djokovic tournament delayedGoogle Trends
• FNC Speaker denounces Houthi attacks, reaffirms UAE's solidarity with Saudi ArabiaGulf News
• Saudi Arabia postpones Six Kings Slam tennis tournament to December over logistical challengesGulf News
• Gulf-EU summit in Riyadh postponed amid Houthi attacks on Saudi ArabiaThe National
• Six Kings Slam tournament in Saudi Arabia featuring Alcaraz and Djokovic postponed due to attacks on RiyadhThe National
• Saudi tennis ‘slam’ with Alcaraz, Djokovic postponed amid Houthi attacksAl Jazeera
• Six Kings Slam postponed as rebels continue attacks on Saudi ArabiaThe Telegraph
• Saudi tennis ‘slam’ with Alcaraz, Djokovic postponed amid Houthi attacksAl Jazeera