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Alcaraz Beats Sinner 7-5, 7-6 in Incheon Exhibition

The exhibition served as a light-hearted tune-up for the Australian Open starting Jan. 18.

Jannik Sinner of Italy (3rd from R, front row in the stands) watches as a young Korean player hits a shot to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during an exhibition tennis match at Inspire Arena in Incheon, west of Seoul, on Jan. 10, 2026. (Yonhap)
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Jannik Sinner of Italy (L) and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain congratulate each other after their exhibition tennis match at Inspire Arena in Incheon, west of Seoul, on Jan. 10, 2026. (Yonhap)
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after beating Jannik Sinner of Italy in their exhibition tennis match at Inspire Arena in Incheon, west of Seoul, on Jan. 10, 2026. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Alcaraz won 7-5, 7-6 (8-6) in the Hyundai Card Super Match at Inspire Arena in Incheon.
  • Approximately 12,000 fans watched an entertainment-focused showcase featuring trick shots and crowd interaction.
  • Sinner handed his racket to a young South Korean fan, who stepped in and won a point against Alcaraz.
  • Both players praised the atmosphere and described the event as useful preparation for Melbourne ahead of the Jan. 18 major.
  • Because it was an exhibition, the result does not affect rankings or their official rivalry, which Alcaraz leads 10–6.