Jannik Sinner dominates again: retains Six Kings Slam title and a $6 million prize
Jannik Sinner reinforced his dominance in Riyadh by clinching his second consecutive Six Kings Slam title, defeating Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-4 and earning a record $6 million prize.
Jannik Sinner, Six Kings Slams 2025 | © Riyadh Season
Jannik Sinner won the most lucrative tennis match of the year Saturday night in Riyadh. With an emphatic 6-2, 6-4 victory over Carlos Alcaraz, the Italian secured his second consecutive Six Kings Slam title, pocketing a staggering $6 million prize – the largest in tennis history.
This amount represents half of his prize money earned on the regular Tour in 2025, a remarkable comparison considering it was won in only four days and three matches.
There were no cracks, hesitation, or weak spots in Sinner’s game in this final. His serve and return were untouchable, his movement suffocating, and his shot-making impeccable from every corner of the court.
The Italian lost only eight points on his serve overall, despite an average first-serve percentage of 61%. In contrast, Alcaraz faced 10 break points and conceded three breaks over nine service games.
Sinner now holds back-to-back titles at the Six Kings Slam, a showcase event featuring six of the biggest names in tennis. Earlier the same day, Taylor Fritz defeated Novak Djokovic in the third-place match (7-6, ret.). Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas had been eliminated in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.
“He’s playing ping-pong”
When asked if he liked facing Sinner when he played that well, Alcaraz admitted with a laugh, “Not really. Sometimes it seems like he’s playing ping pong. It’s not fun being on the other side of the net.”
“It’s always nice to share the court with Carlos,” Sinner said after lifting the trophy again. “To see your whole team here, the incredible job you’re doing, winning title after title – thanks for leaving one for me.”
Asked what makes him play so well in the Saudi capital, Sinner smiled: “That’s a good question. I wish I could play like this everywhere.”
Whether it’s the conditions, the atmosphere, the money involved, or simply the motivation of facing Alcaraz, the outcome was unmistakable: Sinner was operating on another level.
“When you practice, do you think about improving your game for the next time you play him?” the interviewer asked Sinner, referring to their last encounter at the US Open final a month ago, where Sinner was outplayed by Alcaraz.
Alcaraz : “He gives me motivation”
“Not only maybe,” Sinner replied. “You think about that a lot. That’s exactly why you need Carlos and many other players—to keep improving, to keep looking up. Especially this season, we’ve played many times. You need rivalries. It’s nice to have a great rivalry and, more importantly, a great friendship off the court.”
Alcaraz nodded beside him. “Sometimes he’s annoying,” he said with a grin, “but he gives me motivation. When he plays great tennis, it pushes me to give my 100 percent.”
Their next meeting will be at the ATP Finals in November, or possibly at the Rolex Paris Masters starting October 27. Media reports suggest Sinner might skip the Paris tournament to increase his chances of defending his crown in Turin.
