Sinner and Fritz motivated by millionaire prize at the Six Kings Slam

The tennis world is gearing up for an event that promises excitement and large sums of money: the Six Kings Slam, which kicks off this Wednesday in Saudi Arabia.

A tournament with millionaire incentives

The exhibition, which has sparked debate among fans, offers players unprecedented economic motivation. Taylor Fritz, one of the participants, does not hesitate to point out the attractive reward: “I would love for them to show me a tournament where you can play three matches, or two for the top two seeds, and potentially win 6 million dollars.” The tournament features six elite tennis players, including Jannik Sinner, who returns after winning the top prize in the previous edition.

Money is something we don’t try to hide. We know how much is at stake here, and it would be a lie if I told you it wasn’t a motivation.

Jannik Sinner

Each player is guaranteed an appearance fee of $1.5 million, and the winner takes a bonus that raises their total to four times that amount. The matches will be broadcast live on Netflix. Sinner, who has had a successful year, assures he has recovered from some physical discomfort and is ready to compete: “Mentally I am in good shape and I will give 100%.”

Star clashes

On the first day, Sinner will face Stefanos Tsitsipas, while Fritz will play against Alexander Zverev. The winner of the Fritz-Zverev match will play against Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday, and the winner of the Sinner-Tsitsipas match will face Novak Djokovic. The semifinal winners will compete for the title on Saturday, closing the tournament. Djokovic, with 24 Grand Slam titles, Alcaraz with six and Sinner with four, promise a high-level spectacle. Fritz, finalist of the 2024 US Open, and Zverev, three-time finalist of major tournaments, will seek victory in an event that combines sport and great economic rewards.