Jannik Sinner won a huge amount at the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia, and people are talking about it. Some say he doesn’t need to explain why he got so much money. Saudi Arabia wants to be big in sports, and they’ve already made waves in golf.
Their approach to tennis is unique, investing heavily in both ATP and WTA Tours. This has led to events like the WTA Finals and ATP Next Gen finals taking place there. In January, Rafael Nadal became an ambassador for their Tennis Federation and plans to open an academy with the money he’s getting.
Some criticize Nadal for working with Saudi Arabia because of their poor human rights record. He says he gets it but believes he’s helping more than hurting by being involved . The Six Kings Slam was another example of Saudi’s growing role in tennis, featuring stars like Djokovic, Alcaraz, Medvedev, Rune, Sinner, and Nadal.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| it Jannik Sinner | 23 | 15,405 | 33 - 3 |
Big Wins and Bigger Paychecks:
Sinner snagged $6 million after defeating Alcaraz 6-7, 6-3, 6-3 in the final match—making history with the largest prize ever! Just showing up earned each player $1.5 million too. When asked about his earnings, Sinner said he plays for competition against top players rather than money.
On the flip side , Alcaraz admitted that cash was a big reason for his participation at Six Kings Slam; he’d be lying if he claimed otherwise! Paul Annacone thinks none of these players should have to justify going where they earn well because tennis works like any other business—sometimes you take opportunities when they come around.
“I don’t think he plays solely for money,” Annacone shared on Tennis Channel about Sinner’s decision-making process. “There’s nothing wrong with that,” added Annacone regarding accepting lucrative offers as part of smart career choices.
Fans might wonder if this changes tennis forever or just adds another chapter . What do you think?
