Asian Cup could be switched to 2028, tennis’ Six Kings Slam delayed over Saudi bomb fears
Tournament delayed to late December after Houthi strike on Riyadh's international airport.
Quick Look
The Six Kings Slam tennis tournament has been postponed to late December following a deadly strike on Riyadh's international airport, which officials attributed to Yemen's Houthi movement.
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Why It Matters
A strike on Riyadh's international airport killed at least 12 people and wounded over 300.
The Six Kings Slam tennis tournament originally scheduled for October has been postponed to late December after the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia, while officials are open to postponing the Asian Cup to 2028.
A strike on Riyadh’s international airport on Saturday killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300, with Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement claiming responsibility for the deadliest attack in the kingdom in more than a decade.
In a statement released on Wednesday, organisers said the decision to delay the four-day tennis event until December 27 reflected a “commitment to delivering sporting events to the highest standards”.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Six Kings Slam tournament held on December 27
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- Will the Asian Cup be postponed to 2028?
- What further security measures will Saudi Arabia take?







