The tennis world is abuzz with excitement as Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz prepare to face off in the highly anticipated final of the Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both players bringing their A-game to the court.
Jannik Sinner has had an extraordinary year, securing Grand Slam titles at both the Australian Open and the US Open, and achieving the year-end World No. 1 ranking for the first time. His journey to the final included dominant performances, such as a 6-0, 6-3 victory over Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals and a gritty 6-2, 6-7 (0), 6-4 win against Novak Djokovic in the semifinals.
Carlos Alcaraz, on the other hand, has also enjoyed a successful season, winning titles at the French Open, Wimbledon, and Indian Wells, as well as clinching the silver medal at the Paris Olympics. His path to the final saw him overcome Holger Rune in the quarterfinals with a commanding 6-4, 6-2 victory, and a straight-set win over Rafael Nadal in the semifinals.
This final marks the fourth meeting between Sinner and Alcaraz this year, with Alcaraz holding a slight edge in their head-to-head record, leading 6-4. Their most recent encounter was in the China Open final, where Alcaraz staged an impressive comeback from a set down to secure a 6-7 (6), 6-4, 7-6 (3) victory.
The Six Kings Slam final boasts a staggering prize money of $6 million, making it the largest prize in tennis history. This exhibition tournament is part of Saudi Arabia’s “Riyadh Season” and features six renowned tennis players competing for the grand prize.
With both players in top form and a history of close matches, fans can expect a high-intensity battle. Sinner’s powerful baseline game and Alcaraz’s dynamic shot-making will surely provide a spectacle for tennis enthusiasts around the world.
The final will be broadcast live on DAZN, with additional coverage on Sky Sports in the UK and TennisChannel.com in the US. Tennis fans can also stream the match live on these platforms.
As the tennis world eagerly awaits this clash of titans, one thing is certain: the Six Kings Slam final will be a match to remember.
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Jannik Sinner in 2024
Ranked no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 13th of October when he beat world no.4 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 18th career title.
Currently, during this year the Italian achieved an overall 65-6 record. Sinner conquered 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. Jannik reached the final in Beijing.
Sinner is scheduled to compete 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.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Currently ranked no.2, the Spaniard played his last match on the 10th of October when he surrendered to world no.25 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
During this season Alcaraz has a composed 51-10 win-loss record. Alcaraz has won 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz got to the final in Paris.
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz played each other 11 times. Their actual head to head record is 7-4 for Alcaraz.