In a thrilling final at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz after a fierce battle, winning 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-3 to take home the $6 million prize.
Their rivalry, which is among the most thrilling in men’s tennis today, was further cemented by this match.
Both players showed excellent shot-making and court coverage right away. Sinner’s strong forehand and Alcaraz’s explosive backhand maintained the first set’s delicate balance as both players exchanged deep, penetrating groundstrokes.
After the match, Alcaraz was having a brief conversation with his team when a ball flew violently from the stands and was hurled in his direction, passing right in front of his face.
Alcaraz’s response was quick. He made it apparent that he did not approve of the action by intending to get the crowd to provide explanations by raising his hands.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Ranked world no.2, Carlos played his last match on the 10th of October when he lost to world no.25 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
This season Carlos has an overall 51-10 win-loss record. Alcaraz has won 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos was the finalist in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will take on the world no.368 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never played each other as of now in top tournaments.
The Spaniard clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard was the finalist in Paris (Olympics).
Carlos won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Now ranked no.2, Carlos played his last match on the 10th of October when he lost to world no.25 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Spaniard has achieved a 51-10 record. Carlos clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz was the finalist in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will compete against the world no.368 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other so far in top events.
Carlos clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz was the finalist in Paris (Olympics).
Alcaraz won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.