The two biggest names in tennis today faced off again in a final. This time, it was at an exhibition event, the Six Kings Slam 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Though unofficial and not awarding ATP points or counting toward rankings, the event offered an enticing prize: the largest payout in tennis history.
After Jannik Sinner’s decisive 6-2, 6-4 victory over the Spaniard, the Italian successfully defended his 2024 title (against the same rival) and earned a $6 million reward, no more and no less.
Prize Exceeds Grand Slam Payouts
This amount far surpasses the prize money awarded to winners of Grand Slam tournaments.
The Australian Open offers $2.24 million, Roland Garros $2.55 million euros, Wimbledon $3 million pounds sterling, and the US Open $5 million.
To claim his second consecutive title in the tournament’s second edition, Sinner didn’t drop a set: he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas (6-2, 6-3), Novak Djokovic (6-4, 6-2), and the aforementioned Alcaraz (6-2, 6-4).
Taylor Fritz Finishes Third at Six Kings Slam
Taylor Fritz secured third place by defeating Novak Djokovic 7-6 (4) in a one-set match that ended in a retirement after an exhausting battle.
The match lasted one hour and 16 minutes. After the American won the set, the Serbian withdrew.
“I’m not feeling well. I apologize. Sorry you didn’t get a second set. It’s been an incredible visit to Riyadh, and I’m grateful for the support. This is my third time here in three years. I hope to return next year if you’ll have me. Now it’s time to rest and play a few more tournaments before the season ends,” Djokovic said after the match.
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