## Sinner Defeats Djokovic to Reach Six Kings Slam Final
(Gaia Piccardi) Jannik sinner advanced to the final of the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, defeating Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-2. The match, a rematch of last year’s Six Kings final, showcased Sinner’s dominance over Djokovic, marking his sixth consecutive victory against the Serbian player, including wins at Roland garros and Wimbledon earlier this year.
The match featured a unique viewing experience with body cameras and low-level court-side shots, highlighting Sinner’s consistently low stance and rapid movement. Sinner secured an early break in the first set, capitalizing on a missed volley by Djokovic at the net to take a 2-1 lead. He maintained the advantage, closing out the first set 6-4 with 83% first serves.
Sinner continued his strong performance in the second set, achieving a double break to lead 4-1.Despite facing two break points in the sixth game, he held serve, ultimately winning the set 6-2 with a total of 10 aces.
The victory sets up a highly anticipated final against Carlos Alcaraz. Alcaraz previously defeated Taylor Fritz, emphasizing his enjoyment of the exhibition format, differentiating it from the sustained concentration required during standard tournaments.
Elsewhere, Matteo berrettini lost to Ugo Humbert in Stockholm, while Jasmine Paolini and Lorenzo Musetti secured wins in Ningbo and Brussels respectively, furthering their chances of qualifying for the Masters tournaments in Riyadh and Turin.
