The three matches played in Riyadh to honor the second edition of the Six Kings Slam have enriched the heritage of Jannik Sinner which is preparing to close the year still Scrooge, even if he lost the sceptre of world number 1.
Sinner closes out the year like a Scrooge: stellar earnings
Six million dollars (5 million and 150 thousand euros) for the victory (including the guaranteed million and a half as an appearance fee) are added to the stellar earnings which, between prize money from tournaments won and sponsorships galore, make tennis champion Mr. 100 millionIn Riyadh he also received a precious gift from the organizers: a golden racket, of the value of 250 thousand euros, arousing the envy of the defeated Carlos AlcarazThe exhibition tournament organized in Saudi Arabia does not award ATP ranking points, but it is understandable why its irresistible appeal allows one to put aside for a week the complaints about a too-packed schedule.
Sinner closes out the year as a Scrooge: his next commitments
And here another topic arises: the future commitments of the South Tyrolean champion, who has been sidelined for three months this year due to a suspension. He's entered into the Vienna Open (ATP 500), which begins Monday, October 20 (he faces Germany's Altmaier in the round of 16) and the Paris Masters 1000—key tournaments to get closer to the number 1 ranking—and will then compete at the ATP Finals in Turin (November 9-16).
Three days later, in Bologna, the match against Austria begins. Italian Davis Cup defenseSinner, who was instrumental in the successes of 2023 and 2024, however, will not be there: on Monday 20 October he finally made up his mind, announcing his non-participation.
Sinner ends the year as a millionaire: Wimbledon the most profitable
Returning to Sinner-Scrooge, up to now in 2025, with nine tournaments played (and a three-month suspension), the South Tyrolean has collected 12,346,000 dollars in prize money alone (approximately 10,6 million euros). His career ATP prize money has thus reached almost 50 million dollars (49,591,462).
The single most profitable success was that of Wimbledon against Alcaraz, who brought him three million pounds (3,455 million euros), followed by two lost finals, both against the omnipresent Spaniard: Us Open (2,5 million dollars, at the exchange rate 2,144 million euros) and Roland Garros (1,275,000 euros). TheAustralian Open, the first Slam of the year, won for the second consecutive time by beating Alexander Zverev in the final, earned him 3,5 million Australian dollars (1,9 million euros).
Sinner closes the year as a Scrooge McDuck: sponsorship income
To these figures must be added the sponsorship income, who flocked in ever greater numbers as their notoriety increased. The report published by Forbes last August he lined up a dozen of them: from Intesa Sanpaolo (with whom he is negotiating the renewal) Lavazza, Rolex a Nike, De Cecco (who created a limited edition racket-shaped pasta called, precisely, “Sinner”) and Fastweb. Excluding the one with Gucci (the figures of which have not been revealed), the contracts already in place have earned him approximately 3 million euros net per season.
Only the agreement signed with Nike in 2019 and renewed in 2022 for another 10 years is valid 150 million dollars, or 15 million a year.
Sinner withdraws from the Davis Cup: "It's not an easy decision."
But in the meantime, news arrives that chills the Azzurri fans in particular. Jannik will not be at the Davis Cup Finals scheduled at the Unipol Arena in Bologna from 18 to 23 November. After two consecutive triumphs, the world number 2 has decided to call it a day. Busy at the ATP 500 in Vienna, Sinner explained his decision to Sky Sport microphones: “TheIt is important to start well in 2026 with the Australian Open and an extra week of preparation changes. It was a difficult decision, but having already won the Davis Cup twice had its weight”.
An heavy resignation for Filippo Volandri's Italy, who will have to defend the title without his leader. "Jannik has not given his availability for 2025," the captain confirmed. but the Davis Cup will always remain his homeI can count on a motivated group, ready to give everything for the blue jersey." In Bologna there will be Musetti, Cobolli, Berrettini, Bolelli and Vavassori, called upon not to disappoint the home crowd. The president of the Italian Tennis Federation, Angelo Binaghi, used words of respect: "We understand and respect Jannik's decision, even if it is painful. He had a long and intense season, remaining a benchmark for all of Italian tennis."
There are two specific reasons behind Sinner's choiceThe first is linked to the reduced importance of the Davis Cup in modern tennis, a competition that many top players consider less of a priority than the Grand Slams. The second reason is more technical and strategic: rest and preparation. After a busy autumn – Vienna, Paris-Bercy, and the ATP Finals in Turin – Sinner wants to end the season early to dedicate yourself to a targeted training block. The goal is to start strong in 2026, win the Australian Open for the third consecutive time and get back in the hunt for the world number 1.
(Last updated: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 9:00 a.m.)
