The tennis world is buzzing as World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and second-ranked Jannik Sinner of Italy both delivered emphatic semifinal victories to book a rematch of last year’s showpiece final at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh.
On Thursday, Alcaraz dazzled a sold-out crowd by overpowering the USA’s Taylor Fritz 6-2, 6-4. With lightning-fast acceleration and his signature drop shots, the Spaniard maintained the intensity from the opening point, racing through the first set in under 30 minutes and closing out the match with clinical precision.
Sinner matched that level of dominance on the adjacent court, dispatching Serbian great Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-4. The Italian’s aggressive baseline play and pinpoint serving left the 38-year-old Djokovic chasing shadows. Despite the loss, Djokovic praised the new generation: "There is so much to celebrate. I would like it if someone could trade a younger body with me. Just for a year so I can try to win against these guys," he joked, before adding, "I still have the drive and I’ll keep challenging them until it happens."
Saturday’s final promises a high-octane battle between two contrasting styles: Alcaraz’s all-court flair versus Sinner’s relentless power. With the desert sun set to shine on the Riyadh courts, young fans and seasoned pros alike are gearing up for a showdown that could redefine the pecking order at the top of the men’s tour.
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Alcaraz and Sinner win to set up mouthwatering final at Six Kings Slam
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