Jannik Sinner has once again showcased his prowess on the tennis court, defeating Novak Djokovic with a convincing score of 6-4, 6-2 in the semifinals of the Six Kings Slam. With this impressive victory, the defending champion has secured his place in the final, where he will face none other than Carlos Alcaraz, who also advanced with the same scoreline against Taylor Fritz earlier in the day.
During his post-match interview, Djokovic maintained a light-hearted attitude despite the defeat, humorously expressing, “It’s never nice when somebody kicks your ass like this. I’m sorry you couldn’t see a longer match today—it’s his fault, not my fault… Look, it felt like a runaway train; he was smacking the ball from all corners. I was just trying to hang in there, but he was just too good.”
Sinner, who currently holds the second-ranked position in the ATP standings, showed respect for his opponent’s remarkable legacy. “It’s amazing what he has achieved in his career. It’s incredible, and I see him as a real idol. To play against him is such a huge honor and privilege,” he remarked, reflecting on his admiration for Djokovic.
The final will serve as a rematch for Sinner and the top-ranked Alcaraz, as they also faced off in last year’s Six Kings Slam championship, where Sinner emerged victorious in a closely contested match that ended 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-3.
Alcaraz demonstrated his readiness for the final by defeating Fritz in a dominant performance. The Spaniard commented on his match, “I pulled off great, great shots today, great points. This was one of my main goals coming into this match, trying to pull off great shots for the people, trying to entertain them. I think that’s why we are here—just to make the people happy. I think they liked it, so I’m just really happy about it.”
As anticipation builds for the final, fans are eager to witness a thrilling showdown between two of tennis’s brightest stars in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
