Overview
- The world No. 1 and No. 2 are slated to meet Saturday in a non‑tour match at the Inspire Arena in Incheon, South Korea.
- La Gazzetta dello Sport, cited by El Periódico, reports a €2 million prize pool for the event, a figure noted as comparable to the Australian Open winner’s payout.
- Alcaraz arrived in Seoul on Thursday and was greeted by large crowds at the airport, according to the Efe news agency.
- The exhibition is Alcaraz’s only competitive tune‑up before Melbourne and his first outing since elevating Samuel López after parting with long‑time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero in December.
- Alcaraz seeks a breakthrough at the Australian Open, where he has not gone past the quarterfinals, while Sinner comes in as the tournament’s two‑time defending champion.