Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner: Six Kings Slam 2025 Final How to Watch, Match Details, and Preview

For the second year in a row, the two kings of modern tennis are set to battle for supremacy in the final of the Six Kings Slam exhibition, as Carlos Alcaraz takes on Jannik Sinner in the marquee tennis showdown of the Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia.

Last year, the Italian triumphed in this clash, but on the ATP Tour, Alcaraz has dominated their recent encounters–winning seven of their last eight matches, including their last four meetings on hard courts. Despite being an exhibition event, with massive prize money and global attention on the line, fans can expect both players to deliver their highest level of tennis.

Here is your complete guide to the Six Kings Slam 2025 final, including match time, venue details, and how to catch the action live.

Surface and Venue

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will play the Six Kings Slam Final on an indoor hard court at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, which holds around 8,000 spectators.

Like last year, in a final which the Italian won in three tight sets, the surface has been on the faster side this year, rewarding players who take the initiative and favoring aggressive tennis. Matches have averaged eight aces each so far, highlighting just how quick and attacking the conditions in Riyadh have been.

Date and Time

The Six Kings Slam Final takes place on Saturday, 18 October 2025, starting at 9:00 PM local time in Riyadh, which corresponds to 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

Played in the night session, the final promises an electric atmosphere as two of the sport’s brightest stars face off once again.

Where to Watch

Fans around the world can watch the Six Kings Slam Final live on Netflix, with global streaming coverage ensuring no one misses a moment of the action.

Prize and Ranking

The winner of the final will take home a $4.5 million prize, the largest single-match reward in tennis at the moment.

Since the event doesn’t fall under the official ATP calendar, no ranking points are at stake.

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Match Preview

Despite Alcaraz having won most of their recent meetings, up until the US Open final–which the Spaniard dominated — nearly all of their matches had been tightly contested, with Alcaraz often outperforming Sinner in the clutch moments. Last year’s final here, however, saw the Italian reverse that trend to edge out yet another close battle.

Over the past year, Alcaraz has made several key adjustments to his serve, forehand, and backhand–improvements that have transformed him into one of the best fast hard-court players in the world, a surface that was once seen as a relative weakness.

That said, a faster indoor court like the one in Riyadh should still slightly favor Sinner’s flatter, more powerful hitting style. As always in this rivalry, the serve will play a decisive role, as the player who serves better will most likely come out on top.

For an in-depth breakdown and prediction, you can check out our expert analysis.

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