There was no surprise in the first round, nor was there in the second. Jannik Sinner demonstrated why he is the current champion of the Six Kings Slam by defeating Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of this second edition. He will seek to defend his title next Saturday against Carlos Alcaraz.
Even though it was an exhibition match, it's truly a gift to have Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic on the screen. Of course, on different sides of the net. A rivalry that, despite the age gap between them, has repeated itself numerous times in recent years. However, lately, the Italian has maintained his dominance over the Serbian in most occasions. This evening in Riyadh, we saw the same story unfold, with a clear victory in two sets (6-4, 6-2) to advance to the final of the second edition of the Six Kings Slam.
Major differences? Hard to know in a match where the most important things on the tour are not at stake, such as ranking or points. Yes, money is also a valuable asset, but neither of the two is lacking in that department. In fact, they would likely pay to have arrived at this October slightly more rested, full of energy. The point is that the Italian came after retiring in Shanghai, while the Serbian finished his participation with his tongue hanging out in that same tournament. Neither was at their best, so the younger of the two came out victorious.

- Sinner dominates Djokovic again, even in exhibitions
It's tough to say that someone like Novak Djokovic, the greatest champion in the history of men's tennis, a competitor within almost everyone's reach, ended the match without even a chance. He didn't show up, not in the first set, nor in the second. Sinner led the match with his serve, his forehand, and supported by a physique that exudes adrenaline, even in an event like this. Nole's expressions were those of a man who came to Riyadh to honor his word, to participate in a tournament where the best must compete, regardless of their form. The Balkan was 'obliged' to appear on the court but nothing more.
A flawless victory for Sinner, with nothing more than the two breaks he needed to secure each set, from then on, he just had to follow the flow of a scoreboard that always moved in the same direction. There was no reply, no response from the 24-time major champion, perhaps accepting that his moment in these contests is no longer in the spotlight. We are witnessing a new era, that of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the duo who will share the spotlight next Saturday in the rematch we already had in 2024. After enduring some embarrassments during these two days, the time has finally come to enjoy the real battle. At stake, six million bucks.
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