Overview
- World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz beat No. 2 Jannik Sinner 7-5, 7-6 (8-6) in a relaxed Hyundai Card Super Match exhibition in Incheon, South Korea.
- The showcase drew a sellout crowd of about 12,000 and included a lighthearted moment when a child subbed in to win a point against Alcaraz.
- Italian media reported that each player earned roughly $2 million for the match, a figure not confirmed by the Korean organizers.
- Both players skipped official lead-up tournaments and treated the Korea exhibition as their lone on-court preparation before the Australian Open begins on January 18.
- The matchup comes after Alcaraz ended his coaching partnership with Juan Carlos Ferrero in December, while Sinner arrives as the two-time defending champion in Melbourne.