Overview
- Jannik Sinner defeated world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-4 in the exhibition final, winning 80% of his service points and not facing a break point.
- He collected a record $6 million payout ($4.5 million winner’s prize plus a $1.5 million appearance fee) and received a 4kg, 24-carat golden racket valued at over €400,000.
- The Six Kings Slam does not award ATP ranking points and was streamed by Netflix as part of Saudi Arabia’s high-profile tennis showcase.
- Italy’s federation confirmed Sinner will not play the Davis Cup Final 8 in Bologna, while Spain named Alcaraz to its team.
- Sinner said finishing the year as No. 1 is “going to be impossible” and he will prioritize Vienna, the Paris Masters and the ATP Finals in Turin.