Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-2 to book Saturday’s title match, continuing his return from a recent ankle issue.
• Jannik Sinner advanced past Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-3 to set up a semifinal against Novak Djokovic later on Thursday in Riyadh.
• The six-player exhibition guarantees $1.5 million per entrant and offers no ranking points, with reports differing on a $4.5 million or $6 million winner’s payout.
• Alcaraz defended playing the event, arguing exhibitions are shorter and less demanding than two-week tour tournaments during a crowded calendar.
• All matches are being shown live on Netflix at no extra cost to subscribers.