Alcaraz changes end-of-season plans

Carlos Alcaraz has revised his end-of-season schedule after the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia was postponed. Originally, he was set to participate in the exhibition event from October 21 to 24, but he has now chosen to compete in the ATP 500 tournament in Vienna instead.

Vienna tournament dates confirmed

Alcaraz will compete in the Vienna tournament, which runs from October 24 to November 1, 2026. According to journalist Florian Heer, his first match in the event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27.

Six Kings Slam postponed

The Six Kings Slam was postponed from December 27 to December 30 due to security concerns in Saudi Arabia. This change allowed Alcaraz to take part in an official ATP tournament instead of remaining inactive before the Paris Masters 1000.

Early exit from Shanghai Masters

Alcaraz’s decision to compete in Vienna follows an early exit from the Shanghai Masters 1000, where he lost to Zizou Bergs in the third round. This will not be his first time competing in Vienna, as he reached the semifinals there in 2021.

Vienna field includes top players

The Vienna tournament will feature several top players, including Alexander Zverev, who is expected to finish the season as world number one, as well as Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur, Andrey Rublev, Flavio Cobolli, and Frances Tiafoe.

Preparation for upcoming events

Alcaraz’s participation in Vienna will help him prepare for the Paris Masters 1000, which starts on November 2, and the ATP Finals in Turin.