Jannik Sinner's win within the second version of the 'Six Kings Slam' was very clear, confirming the prevalence of the Italian ace in indoor situations and labeling him as the large favourite within the tournaments scheduled between now and the top of the season.
The world quantity 2 had triumphed in Saudi Arabia final yr as properly, however his performances within the 2025 version have been much more good and never even his enormous rival Carlos Alcaraz was in a position to counter him within the last, struggling a reasonably clear loss final Saturday.
The 24-year-old from Sesto Pusteria – who had a very distinctive season regardless of the three-month ban he was given by WADA between February and Might – earned spectacular prize cash and was additionally handed a 4kg golden racket price over €400,000.
Panatta on Sinner's win in Saudi Arabia
The previous world No.1 can be again in motion in Vienna this week, aiming to win his second title in Austria after his success two years in the past (he missed this event final yr). The four-time Grand Slam champion may even take part within the Paris Masters 1000 on the new venue and the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, the place he can be known as upon to defend his title, earlier than deciding whether or not or to not assist Italy on the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna subsequent month.
Interviewed in the course of the newest episode of 'La Domenica Sportiva', Italian legend Adriano Panatta confessed that an occasion just like the 'Six Kings Slam' has a reasonably relative worth and shouldn’t be thought of as an official event: "I don't need to reduce Jannik's triumph in Saudi Arabia, however these performances don't have such nice relevance. I’ve by no means seen Sinner smile so many occasions throughout a match, which exhibits how relaxed the ambiance was not like what occurs in official tournaments."
Adriano additionally added: "We’re all wanting ahead to the subsequent official matches between Sinner and Alcaraz, particularly on the ATP Finals in Turin."
Jannik admitted that it will likely be very arduous for him to return to world No.1 by the top of this yr.
