US EditionAlcaraz Beats Sinner in Sold-Out South Korea Exhibition Match
Carlos Alcaraz won 7-5, 7-6 (8-6) against Jannik Sinner in front of about 12,000 fans at Inspire Arena as a promotional tuneup for the Australian Open.
- On Jan. 10, 2026, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 7-5, 7-6 at Inspire Arena in Incheon before about 12,000 fans.
- As a tuneup for the Australian Open starting Jan. 18, the exhibition provided match practice as both players made their first appearances this year before flying to Melbourne to train at Rod Laver Arena.
- The speedy surface produced few long rallies and even a slip from Sinner; only one service break on the synthetic carpet court led to a tense tiebreak at 6-6.
- The result gives Alcaraz a confidence boost and marked Samuel Lopez's debut as head coach, while reports suggest each player earned more than USD 2,000,000 for the exhibition.
- As rivals who have split recent Slams, the pair enter Melbourne as top contenders with Alcaraz leading their head-to-head 10-6 and both as top two seeds meeting only in a final at the Australian Open.
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