Jannik Sinner Wins Record $6 Million at Six Kings Slam
Sinner's victory over Carlos Alcaraz in Saudi Arabia sparks controversy amid ongoing doping allegations.
- Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-3 in the final of the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The Italian tennis player earned $6 million, the largest prize in tennis history, for his victory at the event.
- Sinner's win comes amid a doping controversy, as he previously tested positive for Clostebol but was cleared of wrongdoing by an independent tribunal.
- Despite no ranking points being awarded, the event drew top players like Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, each guaranteed $1.5 million for participation.
- Sinner and Alcaraz expressed mutual respect and hope for a long-lasting rivalry, having each won two Grand Slam titles this year.