Overview
- Sinner arrived in South Korea to face Alcaraz in a preseason exhibition billed as their first on-court meeting of 2026.
- Fans greeted Sinner at the airport with autograph and selfie requests, along with a bouquet of white flowers.
- Organizers set the Hyundai Card Super Match for Saturday morning in Seoul, with La Gazzetta dello Sport reporting an 8 a.m. start.
- The matchup is not an official tournament event and serves as a warm‑up ahead of early‑season play including the Australian Open.
- Coverage notes Sinner is targeting a return to the world No. 1 ranking as the new season begins.