Carlos Alcaraz delivered a commanding performance in Thursday’s semifinal, defeating Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-2. The Spaniard broke Fritz early in the first set to take a 3-2 lead and never looked back. A sharp drop shot in the fifth game of the second set gave Alcaraz the edge, and he closed out the match by winning five consecutive games.
“It’s important for players to speak up about the calendar and still enjoy short exhibitions like this,” Alcaraz said.
The win marks Alcaraz’s return to form after withdrawing from the Shanghai Masters due to an ankle injury. He now advances to Saturday’s final, where a reported $6 million prize awaits the winner.
Sinner Dominates Djokovic Again
Jannik Sinner continued his winning streak against Novak Djokovic, defeating the 24-time Grand Slam champion 6-4 6-2. The Italian broke Djokovic in the third game of the first set and sealed it with two aces. A break at the start of the second set left Djokovic unable to recover, marking his seventh straight loss to Sinner.
“Excuse my language, but it’s never nice when somebody kicks your ass like this on the court,” Djokovic said.
Sinner’s recent victories over Djokovic include high-profile wins at Roland Garros and Wimbledon earlier this year. His consistency and aggressive baseline play have made him one of the most formidable opponents on tour.
A Rivalry Renewed
Saturday’s final will be the latest chapter in the growing rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner. The two have faced off in major finals throughout 2025, including Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open. Alcaraz won their most recent encounter in New York, but Sinner has proven capable of turning the tide.
The Six Kings Slam, held at ANB Arena in Riyadh, is a high-profile exhibition featuring six of the world’s top players. Though not ATP-sanctioned, the event has drawn attention for its format, prize money, and location.
Taylor Fritz in 2025
Currently ranked no.4 (career-high), the American played his last match on the 5th of October when he was overcome by world no.37 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-4 7-5
in the 3rd round in Shanghai (draw).Until now, during this year Taylor owns a composed 50-19 record. Taylor conquered 3 titles in 2025 in Australia, Stuttgart and Eastbourne. The American was the finalist in Tokyo.
He is also scheduled to play in Basel (Swiss Indoors Basel) on the 20th of October and Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) on the 27th of October.
Jannik Sinner in 2025
Ranked world 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 .
At the moment, during this season Sinner owns a composed 43-6 record. Sinner conquered 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.
Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner faced off 5 times. Their current record is 4-1 for Sinner.