Jannik Sinner helped Carlos Alcaraz out with a thoughtful gesture after their clash at the Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Riyadh. The adorable moment mirrored a heartwarming interaction between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal from 15 years ago.
Alcaraz and Sinner locked horns in a blockbuster final at the Six Kings Slam, with the Spaniard clinching the opening set 7-6 (5). Despite having lost all three of his tour-level encounters against the World No. 2 this season, Sinner mounted an impressive comeback to claim a 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-3 victory, securing the whopping $6 million prize.
As the duo prepared to pose for the trophy photoshoot, the World No. 1 adorably picked out the confetti from Carlos Alcaraz’s hair, ensuring that the Spaniard looked his best for the camera.
The heartwarming gesture was instantly reminiscent of Roger Federer doing the same for Rafael Nadal after their clash in the 2009 Madrid Open final. The Swiss legend had emerged victorious in the title clash at the Masters 1000 event, claiming a 6-4, 6-4 win over Nadal.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s Six Kings Slam final provided several such entertaining moments, including the duo’s comedic mix-up during the player introductions and the Spaniard hilariously directing Sinner on where to stand for the trophy photoshoot.
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