In a stunning display of dominance, Jannik Sinner dismantled Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals of the inaugural Six Kings Slam held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Italian star, who is currently ranked World No. 1, delivered a masterclass performance, winning the match with a commanding score of 6-0, 6-3.
From the outset, Sinner showed no mercy, breaking Medvedev’s serve early and never looking back. The Russian, who had been struggling with a shoulder injury, was unable to match Sinner’s pace and precision. The match was over in just over an hour, with Sinner not dropping a single game in the opening set.
This victory sets up an exciting semifinal clash between Sinner and Novak Djokovic, another tennis legend who has been in phenomenal form this year. The match is highly anticipated, as it will be a battle between the current World No. 1 and the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
The Six Kings Slam, a lucrative exhibition tournament with over $6 million in prize money, has gathered some of the top stars in tennis, including Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, and Holger Rune. The tournament has been a showcase of incredible talent and thrilling matches, and the semifinal between Sinner and Djokovic is expected to be one of the highlights of the event.
Fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the showdown, as it promises to be a clash of titans. Sinner will be looking to continue his impressive run and secure a spot in the final, while Djokovic will be aiming to add another title to his already illustrious career.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Currently ranked no.1, Jannik played his last match on the 13th of October when he overcame world no.4 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 18th career title.
At present, during this year Sinner has managed to achieve a compiled 65-6 record. Sinner conquered 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. Jannik was the finalist in Beijing.
Sinner has scheduled to compete next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Currently the world no.4, Novak played his last match on the 13th of October when he lost to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai (draw).
Currently, during this season Novak owns a composed 37-9 win-loss record. This year, Novak conquered 1 tournament in Paris. Djokovic was the runner-up in Wimbledon and Shanghai.
Djokovic is scheduled to play next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic clashed against each other 8 times. Their record is 4-4.