Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 7-5, 7-6 in a relaxed exhibition at Inspire Arena in Incheon, with no ranking points at stake.
- The showcase drew a packed crowd reported between 12,000 and 15,000 fans, with tickets ranging roughly from €100 to over €700.
- Multiple outlets, citing La Gazzetta dello Sport, reported appearance fees of about €2 million per player, figures not officially disclosed by organizers.
- The match marked Alcaraz’s first outing of 2026 under new lead coach Samuel López after his split with Juan Carlos Ferrero, as both players now fly to Melbourne.
- Sinner spoke of a “special” rivalry and both floated the idea of playing doubles together at least once, even as Sinner defends his Melbourne title and Alcaraz chases his first there.