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ALEXANDER ZVEREV earned £1.1 million at the Six Kings Slam despite being defeated in just 59 minutes.
The world No. 3 lost 6-3, 6-4 during a lackluster opening night at the high-stakes Saudi event.
Alexander Zverev was defeated by Taylor Fritz at the Six Kings SlamCredit: Getty
Zverev, 28, participated for only 59 minutes in the lucrative eventCredit: Reuters
Participants have reportedly been guaranteed a £1.1 million fee just for attending in Riyadh, with the event winner taking home an additional £3.4 million.
This year’s champion will NOT be Zverev, as he fell to his nemesis, Fritz.
The tall German, 28, has now lost to Fritz seven consecutive times, although this exhibition match will not impact their official head-to-head record.
Zverev has been dealing with a shoulder issue and served with noticeably less power than usual during this match.
The finalist earned approximately £900,000 for his impressive performance in Melbourne this year—around £200,000 less than what he made for his disappointing Saudi outing this week.
Zverev has struggled with his form lately and has not reached a final since June.
On that occasion, he also lost to Fritz but fought much harder, ultimately falling 6-3, 7-6 on home soil in Stuttgart.
After that match, he expressed his frustration, saying, “I’m f***ing tired of you” to Fritz during his runner-up speech on the court.
In Wednesday night’s second semi-final, the match barely lasted longer than Zverev's.
The Greek player, who was brought in as a replacement for the injured Brit, lost 6-2, 6-3 in 76 minutes and will also receive £1.1 million.
Sinner, who was on the court after the match due to inadequate security, will face off against in this evening’s semi-finals, with the legendary Serb having received a bye.
Meanwhile, Fritz is set to face the challenging prospect of competing against, who has not played since defeating the American in the Tokyo final last month.
Carlos Alcaraz is scheduled to compete later todayCredit: Splash
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Alexander Zverev earn at the Six Kings Slam?
Alexander Zverev earned £1.1 million for participating in the Six Kings Slam, despite his early exit from the tournament.
What was Zverev's performance like in the match against Taylor Fritz?
Zverev lost the match to Taylor Fritz in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, and struggled with his serve and overall performance due to a shoulder issue.
Who will compete in the upcoming semi-finals?
Sinner will compete in the semi-finals against a player who received a bye, while Fritz will face another opponent who has not played since their last encounter.
