Jannik Sinner’s dominant win over Novak Djokovic at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh was more than just a victory—it was a moment of reflection. The Italian star, now a two-time finalist at the exhibition event, spoke candidly about the importance of competition and personal development. His admiration for Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic was evident, not just for their achievements, but for how they inspire him to elevate his own game.
“You need rivalries. You need better players than you,” Sinner said.
Learning from the Best
Sinner’s comments highlighted his deep respect for Alcaraz’s versatility and Djokovic’s consistency. He praised Alcaraz’s ability to execute every shot in the book, from drop shots to baseline rallies, calling him “an incredible talent”. The Italian has faced both players multiple times, and each encounter has shaped his approach to training and competition.
“Carlos is an all-around player… he can do everything,” Sinner noted.
Staying Grounded Amid Success
Despite his rising status in the tennis world, Sinner emphasized the importance of humility and staying true to himself. He expressed a desire to reach his full potential without letting fame alter his character. This mindset, he believes, is essential for long-term success and personal fulfillment.
“Success will never change me as a person. This is also very important,” he said.
Motivation Through Improvement
Sinner’s drive stems from a simple but powerful goal: to give everything he has to the sport. He doesn’t measure success solely by titles or rankings, but by the effort he puts into becoming the best version of himself. His focus on improvement, rather than accolades, sets him apart in a field often dominated by statistics and records.
“At the end of my career I would love to say I did everything possible to achieve 100% of myself,”
Sinner explained.Looking Ahead
With another final against Alcaraz on the horizon, Sinner’s journey continues. Their rivalry, built on mutual respect and fierce competition, promises to shape the future of men’s tennis. As Sinner put it, the presence of players like Carlos and Novak gives him a benchmark—and a reason to keep pushing.
“I look up to Novak. I look up to Carlos… This is exactly what motivates me,” he concluded.
Jannik Sinner in 2025
At the moment ranked no.2, Sinner 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 .
Currently, during this year Sinner has managed to achieve a composed 43-6 record. Sinner has won 3 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Sinner was the finalist 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
Now ranked no.1, Alcaraz 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 present, during this year the Spaniard owns a composed 67-7 match record. The Spaniard has won 8 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Tokyo. Carlos got to the final 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 faced off 16 times. Their record is 11-5 for Alcaraz.