Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 7-5, 7-6(8) in the Hyundai Card Super Match exhibition event in Incheon, South Korea, on Saturday. The match marked the start of the season for the world's top two men's tennis players.
World No 1 Alcaraz edged ahead late in both sets to secure victory in an entertaining clash. 'We all need support from the fans, so having that support and feeling the love from the people was necessary for me to perform my best,' Alcaraz said.
The pair delivered a light-hearted display, mixing trick shots with memorable rallies. Sinner even allowed a young fan to play a point for him in the second set. Both players have a history of exhibition events, having competed in the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh in 2024 and 2025.
With the exhibition concluded, attention now turns to the Australian Open, starting January 18 at Melbourne Park. Sinner aims for a third straight title, while Alcaraz seeks a career Grand Slam. 'It was an entertaining match, but the main goal is in Australia,' Sinner said.
