Boris Becker offers insights on Six Kings Slam: A mix of criticism and praise for the event

Boris Becker gave his verdict on the Six Kings Slam and whether it is good for tennis. The exhibition tournament held in Riyadh announced a star-studded draw featuring Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, and Holger Rune, generating great anticipation in the tennis world.

Saudi Arabia is pushing for a greater presence in sports, and while they already hosted the Next Gen ATP Finals and the WTA Finals, they are still looking for opportunities to bring top male tennis stars. With a prize money exceeding $14 million, of which $6 million is allocated for the champion, it significantly surpasses the $3.6 million awarded at the US Open or the $2.1 million at the Australian Open.

However, not everyone has been satisfied with the tournament. One of those was Andy Murray, who recently responded to his compatriot Liam Broady regarding a promotional trailer for the event. The three-time Grand Slam champion commented, “You won’t watch it because it’s an exhibition tennis event that nobody cares aboutCa

This time, Boris Becker shared his opinion on social media. While he expressed support for the development of the tournament, the former world No. 1 criticized the official broadcast: “What about the camera angle… feels like I am watching from space! So I guess it’s not really my eyes,” he wrote on X. “Look, I am a believer in opening new markets for tennis since it’s a global sport! Riyadh Season gave six kings an opportunity to showcase their ability in a relatively new territory for tennis. Nothing wrong whatsoever!”

After the semifinals held on Friday, the last matches of the tournament were defined, concluding this Sunday. In the first match, Novak Djokovic will face Rafael Nadal in a reunion after 60 matches against each other, which will be the last encounter with Nadal as a professional. Both fell in their respective semifinal duels and will seek third place. After that match, we will witness a rematch of the current rivalry: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in a showdown for the largest prize money in tennis history.