Jannik Sinner defended his Six Kings Slam crown in Riyadh. On Saturday, world no. 2 defeated world no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-4 in 73 minutes, repeating last year's success and taking home $6 million prize.
As an additional honor, Sinner received a full-size solid gold racket valued at $250,000 – the same exclusive trophy presented to the 22-time Major winner Rafael Nadal 12 months ago during his only visit to the Six Kings Slam, the one that celebrated his career.
The one-of-a-kind piece, crafted in pure gold, symbolizes excellence and outstanding tennis results, traits that Sinner continues to embody at just 24 years old.
A very special Golden Tennis Racquet for this year’s 👑!!! Congratulations, @janniksin. #SixKingsSlam pic.twitter.com/7m0z3if4PR
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) October 18, 2025
Saudi advisor, Turki Al Sheikh, the event's visionary organizer, picked up a racket from a beautiful wooden chest and handed it to the four-time Major champion and the Riyadh conqueror.
The presence of a rare trophy during the ceremony marked a golden moment for the champion and the tournament itself, highlighting their status of the richest exhibition in the tennis world.
With a unique trophy and a mind-blowing prize money, Jannik added more glittering milestones to a season defined by success and consistency. The Italian will likely miss the year-end no. 1 honor, but his results have been nothing but spectacular.
The San Candido native produced a flawless performance against his greatest rival in the title match. Sinner dropped eight points behind the initial shot, firing many service winners and keeping Alcaraz away from break chances.
Jannik Sinner & Carlos Alcaraz, Six Kings Slam 2025© Stream screenshot
The Spaniard, who has beaten the Italian in four of their five official finals in 2025, stood miles below that pace, especially in the opening set. World no. 1 played against ten break points and gave serve away three times to finish as the runner-up, like a year ago.
The golden racket now belongs to Sinner following another flawless campaign in Riyadh. It's a fitting symbol for a player whose rise continues to shine brighter with every swing.
Jannik will return to Europe on Monday and enter the ATP 500 event in Vienna as the top seed, seeking his fourth ATP title of the season.
