Jannik Sinner crowned champion at Six Kings Slam in Riyadh after fierce battle with Alcaraz

RIYADH: Jannik Sinner claimed the title at the second staging of the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh with a commanding performance against Carlos Alcaraz in the final, solidifying his place as one of the dominant forces in men’s tennis.

In front of a packed and enthusiastic crowd at ANB Arena, Sinner outplayed Alcaraz in straight sets, showing clinical precision and relentless aggression from the baseline. The Italian was in imperious form from the first point, breaking early and maintaining control throughout the match.

“I was looking forward to this match,” Sinner said in the post-match press conference. “It was a great performance from my side, but also, you know, seeing the electric audience today was very nice to be part of this match.”

Sinner, who adds another elite-level title to his growing collection, praised the crowd and the tournament atmosphere.

“The whole week has been very, very nice. To me and to all the players, the atmosphere has been amazing since Day 1. We feel it as competitors — when someone needs a little bit of support, they’re ready to do that. It was a very balanced audience. I'm very happy to be part of this second staging of Six Kings Slam,” he said.

The final added another chapter in the burgeoning rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz, two of the sport’s brightest young stars. While Alcaraz showed flashes of brilliance — especially in the second set — he was ultimately unable to match Sinner’s consistency and tactical execution.

“Well, I just, I try to compete,” Alcaraz said after the loss. “It was really disappointing for me … after the first, I just told myself, ‘OK, go there, try to compete, improve your game.’ I was making a few mistakes. I played a little bit better, but it wasn’t enough.”