Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner 7-5, 7-6(6) at the Hyundai Card Super Match staged at Incheon’s 15,000-seat Inspire Arena.
- Multiple outlets report each player received about €2 million for the appearance, with top ‘On‑Court Experience’ tickets priced at 3.5 million won (about €2,060).
- The pair were greeted like stars on arrival in South Korea, drawing large crowds for selfies, autographs and gifts.
- Both now head to Australia for the Million Dollar 1 Point Slam on January 14 and final tune-ups, including Sinner’s January 16 hit with Felix Auger-Aliassime, before the Australian Open begins January 18.
- They also floated the idea of partnering in doubles in the future, as the rise of big-money exhibitions continues to influence player scheduling and prompt ATP calendar adjustments.