Carlos Alcaraz signs up for new tournament just hours after £4.5m plans fell apart

Carlos Alcaraz has officially entered the upcoming ATP 500 Vienna Open just hours after the lucrative Six Kings Slam was postponed. The exhibition in Riyadh, which offered a £4.5m winner's prize, was moved from late October to December 27-30. Alcaraz will make his first appearance in Vienna since 2021, with organizers confirming his opening match is set for Tuesday, October 27.

The world No. 3 is seeking extra match play following an earlier five-month wrist injury layoff that forced him to miss the French Open and Wimbledon. After a recent shock third-round exit to Zizou Bergs at the Shanghai Masters, Alcaraz's schedule now includes Vienna, the Paris Masters, the ATP Finals in Turin, and the Davis Cup Finals.