Arabs also get Jannik Sinner: million-dollar hire

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Sinner, Alcaraz, Djokovic, Medvedev, Nadal and Rune, the six stars the Arabs want

After getting their hands (and lots of money) in several sports, especially soccer and golf, the Arabs are ready to "take" tennis stars as well. Millionaire investments to make the Six King Slam exhibition tournament, scheduled to be held in Riyadh next October, an unforgettable event featuring the six best tennis players on the planet. Yet another ambitious sports project of the rich Arab world.

The list of the magnificent six would, of course, include Sinner. The Italian, winner of the Davis Cup and the Australian Open, è now a giant of world tennis. Along with Sinner, there would be Alcaraz, Djokovic, Medvedev, Nadal and Rune. In fact, the six tennis players with the most talent (and following) on the ATP circuit. To convince them to participate, a dream prize pool.

Although there'è nothing official yet, there is talk of as much as 5.5 million euros for the winner of the tournament, so a much higher figure than can be earned by winning a Slam title. Even just participating in the event would guarantee impressive revenues, as there is talk of around 1.5 million euros guaranteed to those who agree to participate in the Riyadh tournament.

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