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Sinner Retains Six Kings Slam, Beats Alcaraz for $6 Million Prize

The Saudi-backed exhibition, streamed on Netflix, offers outsized payouts without ranking points.

Overview

  • Jannik Sinner defeated world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-4 in Riyadh to win the invitational event for a second straight year.
  • Sinner did not drop a set all tournament, advancing past Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic before closing out the final.
  • The winner’s haul totaled a reported $6 million, comprising a $4.5 million victory bonus plus a $1.5 million appearance fee, exceeding Grand Slam champion payouts.
  • The Six Kings Slam features six top ATP players in best-of-three matches, carries no impact on official rankings, and was broadcast globally by Netflix with Saudi financing.
  • Taylor Fritz took third place after Novak Djokovic retired from their match citing exhaustion, as players now turn to Paris-Bercy, the ATP Finals, and Davis Cup duties.