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Where to watch Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner: Start time, TV channel, live stream for 2025 Six Kings Slam match

Abhinav Nair

Where to watch Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner: Start time, TV channel, live stream for 2025 Six Kings Slam match image

Jannik Sinner returns to defend his Six Kings Slam crown on Thursday, as he takes on Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the exhibition event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The two players had met at the same stage of the tournament last year, when the Italian edged to a 6-2, 7-6, 6-4 victory.

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While the 38-year-old Serb was given a bye into the semifinals, Sinner thrilled the audience with a dominant 6-2, 6-3 win over Stefanos Tsitsipas in Wednesday's quarterfinals.

Sinner and Alcaraz have dominated the majors this year -- the Italian has claimed the Australian Open and Wimbledon, while Alcaraz won the French Open and the US Open.

Here is everything you need to know about Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner, including TV and streaming options for the 2025 Six Kings Slam match.

Where to watch Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner: TV channel, live stream

  • TV channel: N/A
  • Live stream: Netflix

Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. Streaming options are available exclusively on Netflix.

Tennis fans can catch all the action from the Six Kings Slam live on Netflix, with no extra charges attached.

The event won't follow a pay-per-view model, meaning all existing Netflix subscribers can tune in and enjoy the tournament as part of their regular subscription.

Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner start time

  • Date: Thursday, Oct. 16
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. ET

Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner is scheduled to start at 9:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, October 16. This translates to 2:00 p.m. ET or 11:00 a.m. PT on Thursday, October 16. The match will take place at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

2025 Six Kings Slam schedule

The Six Kings Slam will be held in Riyadh from October 15-18. Here's the complete schedule for the exhibition event:

Wednesday, October 15

  • Carlos Alcaraz bye
  • Novak Djokovic bye
  • Taylor Fritz bt Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-4
  • Jannik Sinner bt Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-3

Thursday, October 16

  • Taylor Fritz vs. Carlos Alcaraz (12:30 p.m. ET)
  • Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic (2:00 p.m. ET)

Saturday, October 18

  • Third-place match
  • Final

Abhinav Nair

Abhinav Nair is a sports writer at The Sporting News, covering everything from football to NASCAR.

Based out of New Delhi, India, he graduated from Ambedkar University with a master’s degree in history.

In his idle time, Abhinav likes playing badminton and watching mystery shows. Before joining The Sporting News in 2024, Abhinav covered the 2022 FIFA World Cup for Goal.