The Six Kings Slam 2025: Big Rallies, Big Shots & Big Watches
The 2025 edition of the Six Kings Slam: the glitzy, three-day exhibition in Riyadh where six of the world’s top male tennis stars went head-to-head.
This event was not just a showcase of serves and epic baseline rallies.
For aficionados of horology (and especially for those in the pre-owned watch market), it was also a watch-spotting goldmine.
In this blog post, we’ll anchor in on two of the biggest names from that event (Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner) and the standout timepieces they donned at the tournament. We’ll then explore why those watches are appealing to the pre-owned market, and how their tennis pedigree adds value and narrative for watch collectors and fans alike.
Player Highlights & Tournament Dynamics
Let’s set the scene. The Six Kings Slam brought together six top talents:
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Jannik Sinner (Italy) -> defending champion
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Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)
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Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
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Alexander Zverev (Germany)
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Taylor Fritz (USA)
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Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) who replaced Jack Draper (injured).
The tournament’s format, high-stakes setting and Riyadh backdrop all added to the spectacle.
In the final, Sinner defeated Alcaraz (6-2, 6-4) and reclaimed the title.
For tennis fans, the match dynamics were compelling: big serve, heavy forehand penetration, strategic baseline wars. For watch enthusiasts, the wrists of the players offered equally compelling material.
The Watches On Show
Carlos Alcaraz
Alcaraz, a brand ambassador for Rolex since 2022, was spotted wearing the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona in 18 k yellow gold, with a striking turquoise-blue dial and an Oysterflex bracelet.
Key Specs & Notes
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40 mm case in 18 k yellow gold
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Turquoise-blue (Tiffany-style) lacquered dial
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Ceramic bezel (Cerachrom) and Oysterflex rubber strap matching the sporty tennis aesthetic
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Retail ~ US $39,600 (approximate) at time of article.
Why It Resonates for Pre-Owned Buyers
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The turquoise dial is an eye-catcher and somewhat limited in variation for Daytona models, giving it more “collectible” appeal.
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When tied to a major sports figure (Alcaraz) and an event with global spotlight, the provenance adds narrative value. Tennis fans recognise the wrist-worn branding just as much as racquet specs.
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For a pre-owned purchaser, a gold Daytona with distinctive dial has both horological brand equity and pop culture / sports relevance.
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Jannik Sinner
Sinner, also a Rolex ambassador (signed in 2020), was seen wearing a version of the Daytona in Everose gold (Rolex’s proprietary pink-gold alloy) with what’s described as a “Sundust” champagne-toned dial.Key Specs & Notes
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18 k Everose gold case (40 mm)
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Dial labelled “Sundust” (champagne-rose tone)
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Oysterflex strap & Cerachrom bezel (consistent with sporty-luxury aesthetic)
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Approximate “cost” about US $39,300 according to published figures.
Pre-Owned Appeal
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The Everose gold material gives a warmer tone compared to the typical yellow-gold Daytona, meaning it stands out in the pre-owned market.
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Sinner’s rising star status (he’s already won big and defended titles) suggests good “momentum” for his associated models.
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For a tennis-watch-collector hybrid buyer, this links sport performance (Sinner’s win) and luxury watch heritage.
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Why Tennis + Watches = A Compelling Combo for Pre-Owned Markets
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Sporting Backdrop: Tennis is a global sport with high-visibility events. When players wear luxury watches in finals, trophy ceremonies, or major exhibitions (like Six Kings Slam) it creates aspirational imagery.
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Brand Partnerships: Many top players are official ambassadors of luxury brands: this elevates the watch from “nice accessory” to “collector piece with story”. The article on sport and timepieces noted how tennis has become a meaningful context for high-end watch exposure.
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Pre-Owned Provenance: For buyers looking at pre-owned watches, knowing the watch model has been worn (or popularised) by a tennis pro adds a layer of story and collectibility. It’s not just about condition and specs but about narrative.
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Market Differentiation: In the saturated luxury watch market, being able to say “player X wore this model after winning Y event” gives a competitive edge, especially among enthusiasts who follow both tennis and horology.
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Final Serve
The Six Kings Slam 2025 wasn’t just a display of elite tennis: it was a micro-moment where sport, luxury and collectibility converged on wrists. For the collector of pre-owned watches who also loves tennis, the models worn by Alcaraz and Sinner carry more than mechanical prestige: they carry momentum.
So whether you’re hunting a gold Daytona knowing it graced a trophy ceremony, or simply want to align your wrist-game with your love for tennis, keep an eye on those post-match wrist shots,because the next “must-have” piece might just be the one that hits match point.