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Alcaraz, Sinner Reach Six Kings Slam Final After Straight-Set Wins in Riyadh

The Netflix-only exhibition in Riyadh offers a record payout and has renewed scrutiny of player workload and Saudi Arabia’s role in tennis.

Jannik Sinner was approached by a fan after his match in the Six Kings Slam.
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Tennis - ATP 500 - Japan Open Tennis Championships - Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan - September 30, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning the final against Taylor Fritz of the U.S. REUTERS/Issei Kato

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-2 and Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-2 to set a Saturday final between the top two men.
  • Novak Djokovic will face Taylor Fritz in the third-place match, with the final scheduled for Oct. 18 at ANB Arena.
  • Each player receives a $1.5 million appearance fee and reports indicate the winner’s total payout reaches $6 million; no ATP ranking points are awarded.
  • All matches stream live exclusively on Netflix for existing subscribers at no additional cost.
  • Sinner called the indoor court “very unusual” in its bounce, Alcaraz said he is not 100% due to an ankle issue but competed, and Djokovic quipped Sinner “kicked my ass.”