Sinner Claims โค”Six Kings Slam” Title and $4.5 Million Prize
RIYADH, โSAUDI ARABIA – Jannik Sinner โขdefeated Carlos Alcaraz โฃ6-2,โ 6-4 in the final ofโค the “Six Kings Slam” invitational tournament in Saudi Arabia, securing โthe title andโ a $4.5 million prize.The victory marks only the third time Sinner has beaten Alcaraz in theirโข lastโ nine encounters, โfollowing a win earlierโ this โขyear in โthe Wimbledon semi-finals.
The exhibition tournament, featuring six of the world’sโข top playersโ including Alexander Zverev, offered a substantial financial incentive. Sinner โฃreceivedโข $4.5 million for winning the final, while each of the six โparticipatingโ players was guaranteed $1.5 million for participation. This prize money surpasses winnings from standard Grand Slam tournaments.โฃ
While the โ”Six Kings Slam” lacks world โranking points or official tour status, theโ event was broadcast on Netflix,โค providingโฃ significant โmarketing exposure. The tournament has โdrawnโ criticism from observers who view itโ as part of Saudi Arabia’s broader strategy to utilize sporting events to โdivert attention fromโ its human โขrights record.
