Six Kings Slam: Jannik Sinner thrashes Novak Djokovic to set up blockbuster final vs Carlos Alcaraz - India Today
In a dominant performance, Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-2 in the semi-finals of the Six Kings Slam exhibition event, securing a place in the final against Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner’s serve was a key weapon — he dropped just eight points on his first serve, unleashed 10 aces, and hit an 81 % success rate on first serves. With this win, he extended his streak over Djokovic to six matches in a row this season. Djokovic, speaking to the crowd after the match, admitted he had been outplayed and joked about needing a younger body to combat the rising stars. Meanwhile, Alcaraz advanced by defeating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-2, setting the stage for yet another high-stakes encounter between the world’s top players in Riyadh.
The Key points
- Sinner defeated Djokovic in straight sets: 6-4, 6-2
- He lost only 8 points on his first serve
- He hit 10 aces and recorded 81 % first-serve accuracy
- This marks the sixth consecutive win over Djokovic this season
- Djokovic acknowledged being outclassed and kept a light tone post-match
- Alcaraz beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-2 to reach the final
- The final will be between the current top two (Sinner vs Alcaraz)
- The Six Kings Slam is an exhibition event with no ranking points
- Each participant earns a guaranteed appearance fee
- The final promises a high-profile showdown in Riyadh
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