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Alcaraz and Sinner Set for Hyundai Card Super Match in Incheon on Saturday

The showcase serves as their only preparation match before the Australian Open.

Overview

  • World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and No. 2 Jannik Sinner play an exhibition at Inspire/INSPIRE Arena in Incheon on Jan. 10 at 4 p.m. local time, marking their first appearances in South Korea.
  • The match is a non-official event that will not affect their head-to-head record and is intended as tune-up practice ahead of Melbourne.
  • At a Seoul press conference, both players said it would be fun to team up for doubles at least once, while stressing their focus remains on singles.
  • The rivals have split the last eight Grand Slam titles since 2024, with Alcaraz leading their series 10–6 after a season of frequent finals.
  • Reports cite estimated appearance fees of about €2 million each, and coverage includes tvN/TVing in Korea, Sky Italia and Movistar Plus internationally, with a U.S. stream on Tennis Channel expected.