The “Six Kings Slam 2025” tennis tournament kicked off this evening (Wednesday) at ANB Arena in Riyadh, as part of the Riyadh Season festivities. The event opened with a stunning holographic show that combined visual artistry and advanced technology, marking the start of the second edition of the tournament, which features six of the world’s top tennis stars.

The opening day included two quarterfinal matches. American Taylor Fritz defeated Germany’s Alexander Zverev in straight sets (6-3, 6-4), showcasing his strong serve and dominance in crucial points to secure the first ticket to the semifinals.

In the second match, defending champion Jannik Sinner of Italy delivered an impressive performance to begin his title defense, overcoming Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets (6-2, 6-3) to claim the remaining semifinal spot.

The tournament continues tomorrow (Thursday) with two highly anticipated semifinal clashes, as Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Serbia’s Novak Djokovic enter the competition. Alcaraz will face Taylor Fritz, while Djokovic will take on Jannik Sinner in a thrilling rematch reminiscent of their encounters in major global tournaments.

The opening ceremony attracted a large crowd of tennis enthusiasts who enjoyed the innovative performances and interactive visual effects that embodied the spirit of the event. The tournament is being broadcast live on Netflix to over 300 million subscribers worldwide, giving the Riyadh Season another remarkable international dimension.