Match Details
Fixture: Carlo Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner
Date: October 18, 2025
Tournament: 2025 Six Kings Slam
Round: Final
Venue: ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Category: Exhibition
Surface: Hard (Indoor)
Prize Money: $ 13,500,000
Live Telecast: Netflix
Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner preview

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will contest in the final of the 2025 Six Kings Slam on October 18 (Saturday).
2025 has been a dream season for Alcaraz as the Spaniard has proved that he can add consistency to his tremendous ability as well. Of the fourteen events he has played this year, he has reached ten finals, winning eight titles this season. He has won titles across the three surfaces, including two Major titles at the French Open and at the US Open.
On the hard courts, Alcaraz has been phenomenal this year, winning 34 of the 39 matches on the surface in 2025 and clinching four hard-court titles this year. Coming into the Six Kings Slam, he won the Japan Open, with impressive victories over the likes of Brandon Nakashima, Casper Ruud, and Taylor Fritz. The Spaniard got a bye in the first round in Riyadh, after which he started his campaign with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Taylor Fritz in the semifinals.
Jannik Sinner has played a limited number of matches this year, owing to his three-month suspension, but has reached seven finals in the nine events he has played this year. The Italian won three titles, including two Major titles at the Australian Open and at Wimbledon.
On the hard courts, Sinner has won 24 of the 27 matches he has played this year, winning the Australian Open and the China Open, while also having runner-up finishes at the Cincinnati Open and at the US Open. At the Six Kings Slam, he began his campaign with a crushing 6-2, 6-3 win over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the first round, followed by an equally dominating 6-4, 6-2 win over Novak Djokovic in the semifinals.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner head-to-head
Alcaraz has a 10-5 head-to-head record against Sinner, having won the last match 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 at the US Open final.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner odds
(Odds will be updated once available)
Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner prediction
Playing against Sinner, Alcaraz wins 68 percent of his first serve points and 53 percent of the second serve points, whereas the Italian has a 69 percent and 51 percent win rate behind his first and second serve.
On the return front, both are equally matched as well, with Alcaraz winning 39 percent of the return points against the Italian, as Sinner has won 38 percent of his return points against the Spaniard.
The matches between these two players have always been close, with Alcaraz rising to the top in pressure situations and playing unreal tennis while being match points down on at least three of his victories against the Italian. However, the upcoming match in Riyadh will be indoors, which might give the edge to the Italian in a tight three-set battle.
Pick- Sinner to win in three sets
Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner betting tips
Tip 1: Result- Sinner to win
Tip 2: Match to go three sets
Tip 3: Match to go over 23 games