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Alcaraz and Sinner Set for Incheon Exhibition as Doubles Talk Adds Buzz

Both frame the Incheon showcase as preparation for Melbourne.

Italy's Jannik Sinner (L) and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz pose for a photo on the eve of their match
Tennis - ATP Finals - Turin - Palasport Olimpico, Turin, Italy - November 16, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy and runner up Spain's Carlos Alcaraz after winning the final REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo
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Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner arrives at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, on Jan. 7, 2026, for the Hyundai Card Super Match exhibition against Carlos Alcaraz. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • The Hyundai Card Super Match is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday at the 15,000‑seat INSPIRE Arena in Incheon.
  • The non‑official match will not affect their rivalry record; Alcaraz leads 10–6 overall, and Sinner won their most recent meeting in the 2025 ATP Finals final.
  • Both players said a one‑off doubles partnership “would be fun,” leaving open the possibility for a future tournament.
  • Gazzetta dello Sport reports each will earn roughly £1.7m ($2.3m) in appearance fees, with organizers reporting a rapid sellout of all tickets.
  • The event is positioned as a tune‑up before the Australian Open begins Jan. 18, with broadcasts set on tvN/TVing in Korea, Sky Italia and Movistar Plus in Europe, and U.S. streaming expected on Tennis Channel.