Jannik Sinner continued his exceptional 2025 season with a dominant straight-sets victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the Six Kings Slam final on Saturday, October 18, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Italian star dispatched his greatest rival 6-2, 6-4 to claim the prestigious exhibition tournament title and pocket a staggering $6 million in prize money.

The match marked the sixth meeting between the two tennis superstars in 2025, though this exhibition encounter did not count toward their official head-to-head record, which Alcaraz leads 10-5. However, the result will do nothing to diminish Sinner's growing confidence against the Spaniard, having now defeated him in consecutive Six Kings Slam finals after also winning the inaugural 2024 edition.

Sinner seized control from the opening moments, breaking Alcaraz's serve in the very first game of the match. The world number two never relinquished his advantage, using his powerful serving and aggressive baseline play to overwhelm the US Open champion. The Italian converted that early break into a comfortable 6-2 first set victory, leaving Alcaraz struggling to find his rhythm.

The second set proved more competitive as Alcaraz attempted to mount a comeback. The 21-year-old Spaniard initially held serve and grabbed a 2-1 lead, raising hopes of forcing a decider. However, Sinner's relentless pressure proved too much to handle. At 2-2, Alcaraz faced a critical service game where he saved four break points in a valiant effort to stay in the match. Despite his best efforts, the Wimbledon champion eventually broke through, capturing the crucial break to lead 4-3.

From there, Sinner showed no mercy. The Italian served out the match at the first opportunity, sealing a comprehensive victory that underscored his status as one of the game's elite performers. His clinical execution and mental fortitude throughout the contest demonstrated why he has been such a formidable force on the ATP Tour this season.

Both players had received byes directly to the semifinals of the exclusive six-player event. Alcaraz advanced to the final by overcoming American Taylor Fritz, while Sinner earned his spot by defeating 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. The Serbian legend later retired from the third-place playoff against Fritz after losing a grueling first-set tiebreak that lasted 75 minutes.

The Six Kings Slam, broadcast globally on Netflix, represents one of the most lucrative events in tennis, attracting the sport's biggest names to compete in Saudi Arabia. While the tournament does not award ranking points, the massive prize money and opportunity to face elite competition make it a significant draw for top players as the 2025 season approaches its conclusion.