After defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-3 at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, Jannik Sinner was asked to comment on his ongoing rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz. The two have faced each other in several high-stakes matches, including last year’s Six Kings Slam final, which Sinner won. Their encounters have become a focal point in men’s tennis, drawing comparisons to past legendary rivalries.
“It’s quite interesting. We have many dynamics I would say. We have a good friendship off the court. On court we try to play the best we can,” said Sinner.
Rivalries Fuel the Game
Sinner emphasized the importance of rivalries in tennis, not just for the players but for the sport’s growth and entertainment value. His comments came as the Six Kings Slam brought together top-tier talent, including Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, for a three-day exhibition streamed on Netflix.
“Rivalry is all we need in this sport. We had great, great rivalries in the past. Now we have new players coming up. We try to push ourselves to the limit,” Sinner added.
Djokovic’s Role in the Dynamic
While discussing his relationship with Alcaraz, Sinner also acknowledged the presence of Novak Djokovic at the event, noting the Serbian’s continued excellence and influence on the game.
“It’s great to have Novak here competing and playing the best tennis he can. It’s great for the sport,” Sinner said.
Looking Ahead
Sinner’s win over Tsitsipas secured his place in the semi-finals, where he will face Djokovic. Meanwhile, Alcaraz is set to play Taylor Fritz. The Six Kings Slam continues to showcase not only elite tennis but also the evolving relationships and rivalries that define the current generation of players. With Sinner and Alcaraz both in top form, fans can expect more thrilling chapters in their competitive journey.
Jannik Sinner in 2025
Currently the world no.2, the Italian played his last match on the 5th of October when he had to retire when playing against world no.27 Tallon Griekspoor in the 3rd round and the scoreline was 6-7(3) 7-5 3-2
.This season Jannik has achieved a composed 43-6 record. Jannik clinched 3 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Italian was the runner-up in Rome, French Open, Cincinnati and U.S. Open.
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) after Vienna. The main draw will start on the 20th of October.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Currently ranked no.1, Carlos played his last match on the 30th of September when he beat world no.4 Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-4 in the final in Tokyo to win his 25th career title.
At the moment, during this season Carlos owns an overall 67-7 record. Alcaraz conquered 8 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Tokyo. The Spaniard was the runner-up in Barcelona and Wimbledon.
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 27th of October.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz squared off 16 times. Their current record is 11-5 for Alcaraz.