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Sinner Defeats Alcaraz in Riyadh Exhibition, Turns to Vienna After $6 Million Payday

The Riyadh result serves as a confidence tune-up for Sinner's indoor stretch starting in Vienna.

Overview

  • Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-4 in Riyadh without facing a break point, securing a second straight Six Kings Slam title.
  • The event awarded no ATP ranking points but paid $6 million to the winner, with Sinner also receiving a golden racket trophy.
  • Coverage highlights Sinner’s strong indoor-hard form, with observers noting a long unbeaten run under a roof since the 2023 ATP Finals.
  • Sinner opens the official indoor swing at the ATP 500 in Vienna against Daniel Altmaier, with a possible all-Italian matchup later in the draw.
  • Reporting based on ATP figures says the Riyadh prize lifts Sinner’s 2025 earnings ahead of Alcaraz, while Novak Djokovic’s fitness after withdrawing in Riyadh puts his ATP Finals participation in doubt.