Tennis fans are in for a treat as world number one Jannik Sinner and Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz are set to face off in a blockbuster exhibition match in South Korea this January. The highly anticipated encounter, titled the “Hyundai Card Super Match,” will take place on January 10th in Incheon, just days before the start of the 2026 Australian Open.
Sinner heads into the clash in scintillating form, having recently claimed the Paris Masters title, a victory that saw him overtake Alcaraz to become the new ATP world number one. The Italian sensation will be looking to maintain his momentum as he prepares to defend his Australian Open crown when the Grand Slam begins in Melbourne on January 18.
For Alcaraz, the exhibition offers a chance to reignite his rivalry with Sinner, whom he still leads 10–5 in their career head-to-head record. Despite his concerns about the ATP Tour’s demanding schedule, the 22-year-old Spaniard is expected to bring his trademark energy and flair to the court in Incheon.
The match marks the latest chapter in one of modern tennis’s most exciting rivalries, a duel between two young stars who have taken the sport by storm with their explosive power, tactical intelligence, and sportsmanship.
As both players fine-tune their form for Melbourne, fans around the world will be watching closely, not just for the outcome of this exhibition, but for what it might signal in the race for Grand Slam glory in 2026.
