Jannik Sinner wins ‘This’ Record-Breaking Prize Money After Defending the Six Kings Slam Title
Jannik Sinner has now gone 2-0 against Carlos Alcaraz at Six Kings Slam.
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Carlos Alcaraz may be the world’s top player, but Jannik Sinner once again reigned supreme in Riyadh. The Italian produced a commanding display to defeat his biggest rival 6-2, 6-4 in just 73 minutes, successfully defending his Six Kings Slam title. It marked another statement win for the 24-year-old, who continues to shine on the sport’s biggest stages.
Sinner’s triumph earned him the stunning Six Kings Slam trophy and a record-breaking $6 million payday — the richest prize in tennis. The victory further solidified his position as one of the sport’s top earners and most consistent performers, especially after bouncing back strongly from his recent Shanghai Masters loss.
To capture the title, Sinner defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz in succession, showcasing his dominance across all matchups. Each win reflected his sharp form and confidence heading into the final stretch of the season, with key tournaments in Vienna, Paris, and Turin still to come.
Throughout the final, Sinner controlled play with precision and composure. He held serve comfortably, losing fewer than ten points on his delivery, and never faced a break point. Alcaraz struggled to keep up, dropping over 40% of his service points as Sinner’s relentless pace and accuracy proved too much to handle.
Jannik Sinner reverses the script against Carlos Alcaraz
World No.2 Jannik Sinner delivered a flawless performance to defend his Six Kings Slam title, defeating Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-4 in just over an hour. The Italian was nearly untouchable from start to finish, displaying precision, power, and poise throughout the match. Not even Alcaraz’s trademark drop shots could slow his momentum.
The crowd buzzed with energy as Sinner struck early, breaking Alcaraz in the opening game after the Spaniard double-faulted. From there, both players produced flashes of brilliance, but Sinner’s consistency and calmness under pressure set him apart. His timing on returns and ability to read Alcaraz’s attacks were key to maintaining control.
While Alcaraz tried to fight back with aggressive play, Sinner’s sharp counterpunching and pinpoint accuracy kept him at bay. Each time the Spaniard pushed forward, the Italian responded with powerful passing shots and clean winners. The gap widened as Sinner dictated play with commanding baseline rallies and near-perfect serving.
In the end, Sinner sealed the victory with a dominant service game, closing the match in style. His composed performance earned him back-to-back Six Kings Slam titles in Saudi Arabia, reaffirming his place among the sport’s elite.
Jannik Sinner handed tricky Vienna Open draw
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner and Alexander Bublik could renew their growing 2025 rivalry next week at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna. The two are on course to meet in the quarterfinals of the indoor ATP 500 event if both advance through the early rounds. Sinner, the top seed and 2023 champion, will be aiming to maintain his strong form, while Bublik, seeded eighth, looks to pull off another upset.
Bublik is one of only a few players to have beaten Sinner this season, toppling him in three sets on his way to the Halle title in June. However, Sinner responded with convincing straight-sets wins over the Kazakh at both Roland Garros and the US Open. Their potential rematch promises another chapter in what has become a fascinating back-and-forth battle between two contrasting styles.
Before focusing on Bublik, Sinner must first overcome Daniel Altmaier in the opening round. Altmaier famously defeated Sinner in a five-set clash at the 2023 Roland Garros, though the Italian took their most recent encounter in Shanghai to lead their head-to-head 2–1. Tomas Machac or Flavio Cobolli could await him in the second round of a strong top half of the draw.
Elsewhere, Bublik begins his campaign against Chengdu champion Alejandro Tabilo. Third seed Alex de Minaur, currently seventh in the ATP Race to Turin, faces Austrian wild card Jurij Rodionov as he pushes for Finals qualification. Meanwhile, former Vienna champion Andrey Rublev opens against Cameron Norrie, with the winner set to meet either Alexei Popyrin or Matteo Berrettini.
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