Jannik Sinner looked sharp, fearless, and completely in control as he beat Novak Djokovic 6–4, 6–2 to reach the Six Kings Slam final. From the first rally, he was stepping inside the court, taking the ball early, and refusing to give Djokovic time to settle. The Italian broke late in the first set, sealing it 6–4 with a confident service hold. From there, he never let up. The second set was all Sinner, two breaks of serve, crisp ball-striking, and the kind of calm aggression that’s become his trademark.
Djokovic, meanwhile, couldn’t find the spark he’s known for. His timing was off, and Sinner never gave him the rhythm he thrives on. Still, the 24-time Grand Slam champion took it all in stride and even had the crowd laughing after the match.
“Thank you all for coming out in numbers,” Djokovic told fans. “Last year, every match was a packed house. Thank you for loving tennis. We love you guys too. I’m sorry you couldn’t see a longer match today; it’s his fault, not mine,” he joked. “I tried to intimidate him in the last game with that 0–15 point, but it didn’t work. Good luck to him in the finals.”
Asked about how he keeps up with the younger players like Sinner and Alcaraz, Djokovic was honest and witty as ever. “It’s always worth it. The love and passion for tennis are still there,” he said. “It’s amazing to still be in the top 10, top 5. I’ve got the body that I have, but if someone wants to trade me a younger one for a year, I’d take it! It’s getting harder to beat Carlos especially, but I’ll keep challenging them.”
Sinner, meanwhile, moves into the final to face Carlos Alcaraz. Now we await a matchup that has quickly become one of the most exciting rivalries in the sport. Two young stars, both fearless, both in form, ready to fight for the Six Kings Slam crown. This is tennis.