Jannik Sinner’s record-breaking prize money is revealed as he defeats Carlos Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner emerged as the biggest winner of the Six Kings Slam after his victory against Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the exhibition event in Saudi Arabia earned him the biggest prize money check in tennis history.

The Italian bounced back from defeat in the first set of the final to score his first win of the season against Alcaraz, defeating the Spaniard 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-3.

This victory does not count towards her official head-to-head record as it was only an exhibition event, but it was the biggest payday of Sinner’s career.

The $6 million prize check he received after being crowned Six Kings Slam winner was more than he won when he won the Australian Open title last January and also the US Open crown in September fetched.

It capped a stunning year for the world number 1, who has managed to remain focused on the court despite the ongoing crisis stemming from his two failed drug tests last March.

Sinner must fight to avoid a tennis ban in 2025 after the World Anti-Doping Agency appealed the decision not to ban the world number one.

But that debate is for another day, because this tennis celebration in Riyhad was all about Sinner finding a way to beat Alcaraz, and he was full of praise for his opponent after the game.

“We try to push ourselves to the limit,” Sinner said of his rivalry with Alcaraz.

“I wake up in the morning and try to understand how to beat him. Such rivalries and players push us to our 100% limit. I’m happy about that today.

“The reason we came here was to show you all what tennis is all about. It can sometimes be long, like today. But we just try our best. Hopefully you enjoyed the show.

“We understand each other. We travel a lot. I would say we are good friends. Not the best of the best. But we like to share it every time we step on the court. We try to enjoy.

“Every game was very, very good. Hopefully this rivalry lasts as long as possible. But there are so many other players who can step in. Let’s see what comes in the future.”

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Alcaraz equally gushed about his rivalry with Sinner, admitting that his rival pushes him to the next level.

“I will practice and try as best I can. I’m sure Jannik will be there,” said Alcaraz.

“I will try to do my best every day over the years. Hopefully this rivalry will only get better as the years go by. I want to say that I’m grateful to have him on tour.

“Thanks to him, I push myself to my limits. I give 100 percent every day to become a better player. It’s a pleasure every time I share the space with him. Sometimes it’s hard to find joy. But it’s great every time I face him.”

Sinner had already won over $12 million from his impressive run in 2024, although the $6 million he claimed for his three-match wins at the Six Kings Slam was not included in the official prize money table as it it was an exhibition event.

He will now look to round off his perfect year with victories at the Paris Masters and the ATP Finals in Turin.

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