Alcaraz and Sinner play sold-out exhibition match in South Korea ahead of Australian Open.

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set to face off in an exhibition match in Incheon, South Korea, on January 10, 2026, as the season kicks off ahead of the Australian Open. The highly anticipated "Super-Match" sold out 15,000 tickets, with both players earning $2.3 million each—nearly the prize for reaching the Australian Open final. They will play on an indoor hard court at the Inspire Arena, with the match not intended to reflect their form for the Grand Slam. The two top-ranked players, who have split their 2025 meetings 5-5, also joked about potentially teaming up in doubles, citing scheduling challenges but leaving the door open for a future partnership. Their rivalry, marked by mutual respect and friendly banter, underscores a new era in men’s tennis.