Taylor Fritz confirms the truth about the prize money at the Six Kings Slam after agreeing to play

What is preventing Taylor Fritz from winning a Grand Slam?

The American is currently focused firmly on the Stockholm Open, but he has also been looking ahead to the Six Kings Slam, which is not affiliated with the ATP Tour. Fritz has shared insight into the lucrative prize money on offer, and indeed why he has chosen to take part.

Taylor Fritz confirms Six Kings Slam prize money truth

Six Kings Slam players received $1.5million in the 2025 edition of the exhibition, while the winner was awarded another $4.5 million. Playing down the fees involved, Fritz told Bolavip: “It’s not as much money to participate as the news outlets and rumours have reported.

“It’s not that much at all, but it is a lot for winning, there is a lot of prize money just like every other tournament, so it doesn’t really feel like an exhibition, it feels like a real event with a lot of pressure.”

And sharing his reasoning behind taking part, the American commented: “I mean, I think the Six Kings Slam is an opportunity to play against the best players in the world in a big event, and I think it’s even better now that it’s been moved and going forward it will also be at the start of the season, so I think it’s a great warm-up before the season starts.”

Taylor Fritz aiming to finish 2026 strongly at the Stockholm Open

Of course, with the exception of Sinner, the current best players in the world are gathering in one place right now. The ATP Finals is rapidly approaching, with Alcaraz already practicing in Turin ahead of the year-end tournament.

Sinner has ended his season and therefore isn’t taking part, but many other high-profile figures are in Italy looking to be crowned champion. Unfortunately, Fritz missed his chance at qualifying when he lost to Alcaraz at the Paris Masters.

But the 29-year-old hasn’t called time on his season just yet. Fritz is currently playing at the Stockholm Open, and meets Holger Rune in the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 competition in Sweden. He easily could have withdrawn at the last minute after major disappointment in Paris, where Fritz blew two match points against Alcaraz, but he has admirably remained committed to Stockholm.

While others have closed the curtain on their seasons, the American is clearly keen to continue playing as much as he possibly can. Along with the possibility of a second title in 2026 and the 12th of his career, he is evidently looking to hold on to his top 10 ranking. He got up and running in Sweden with a hard-fought 7-5, 6-3 win over Cam Norrie.

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