Sinner beats Djokovic
Sinner beats Djokovic: Defending champion Jannik Sinner powered past Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-2 at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, setting up a final rematch with rival Carlos Alcaraz.
Sinner, 24, controlled the match from the start, breaking the 38-year-old Djokovic early and dominating with powerful groundstrokes. A gracious Djokovic praised Sinner, joking, “It felt like a runaway train. He was just too good.”
In the other semifinal, World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominance over Taylor Fritz, winning 6-4, 6-2.
This sets the stage for a highly anticipated final on Saturday—a repeat of last year’s Six Kings Slam decider and their first clash since Alcaraz beat Sinner in the US Open final.
Key Changes & Why:
Focused Narrative: Weaves the context (last year’s final, US Open) seamlessly into the main story rather than listing it separately.
Engaging Headline: Captures the core drama and rivalry.
Condensed Action: Merges the details of both semifinals into the key outcomes.
Streamlined Quotes: Uses the most impactful part of Djokovic’s quote.
