Overview

• Sinner beat world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-4, winning 80% of his service points and facing no break points in a 73‑minute final.
• The Six Kings Slam carries no ATP ranking points, though the win reinforces the Sinner–Alcaraz rivalry heading into Vienna, Paris and the ATP Finals.
• The winner’s haul comprised a $4.5 million prize plus a $1.5 million appearance fee, matching Sinner’s record payday from last year.
• Novak Djokovic retired after losing a 76‑minute first set 7-6 to Taylor Fritz in the third‑place match, apologized to fans and is likely to skip Paris while targeting Athens and Turin.
• Sinner and Alcaraz have met in all four Grand Slam finals this year, splitting the majors, and Alcaraz said Sinner’s level is “annoying” to face as he also reiterated ambitions to chase Djokovic’s records.