The most anticipated challenge for the final of the richest exhibition tournament of history.
It is Sinner-Alcaraz the final act of the Six Kings Slam underway in Riyadh, in Saudi ArabiaIn the first semifinal on Thursday, the world number 1 defeated Nole Djokovic in three sets (6-2, 6-7, 6-4): a battle that lasted 2 hours and 27 minutes.
After all, when Jannik and the Serbian legend are on the field it’s never a trivial game: “We took the match seriously, trying to give our best – Sinner’s words at the end of the match –. We know each other very well, we know each other’s strengths and weaknesses.
My calm? Against Djokovic I got a little nervous, it happens to me when I’m tired. I’m happy to have another chance on Saturday. I don’t feel very fresh but I’ll try to give the best show possible for the crowd.”
Alcaraz’s victory against Nadal
The Italian phenomenon will therefore face Carlos Alcaraz to conquer the first edition of the Saudi tournament and cash in mega prize of 6 million dollars.
In the semi-final Alcaraz overcame in the Spanish derby Rafael Nadal, which he already has withdrawal announced at the end of the season. The world number 2 won with a double 6-3 in an hour and 18 minutes of play.
