Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to earn £1.7m each at Super Match
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are poised to earn a remarkable £1.7 million each for their participation in the Hyundai Card Super Match in Incheon, South Korea, reports BritPanorama.
This lucrative exhibition match features the world’s top two players and underscores the financial clout of modern tennis, as their appearance fees exceed the £1.6 million awarded to the runner-up of the Australian Open.
Tickets for the INSPIRE Arena sold out quickly, with prices starting at $170 and premium courtside seats reaching over $3,000. The demand reflects the growing interest in tennis exhibitions, especially those involving marquee players like Alcaraz and Sinner.
This weekend’s event also serves as a rematch following their three Grand Slam finals earlier in the year 2025, where Alcaraz won the French Open and the US Open while Sinner took the title at Wimbledon.
Neither player participated in pre-tournament competitions ahead of the Australian Open, which commences on January 18, 2026. In contrast, their rivals are engaged in competitive play at events like the Brisbane International and United Cup.
Sinner, riding a 15-match winning streak after clinching titles in Vienna, Paris, and the ATP Finals, remained cautious about the exhibition’s implications for their Australian Open form. “We’re happy to be here, we’re happy to provide hopefully good tennis tomorrow,” he stated. “But it’s not going to reflect on any of us how we’re going to start the tournament in Australia.”
During pre-match engagements, both players expressed interest in possibly teaming up for doubles in the future, with Alcaraz describing it as “At least once would be fine,” while Sinner echoed the sentiment, noting it could be “fun” to share the court.
Following the exhibition, both Alcaraz and Sinner will head to Melbourne for additional matches. They registered for the Million Dollar 1 Point Slam at Rod Laver Arena on January 14, which features a unique format where professionals compete against amateurs and celebrities for a $1 million prize.
As the Australian Open approaches, Sinner emerges as a strong contender with a notable 22-4 record at Melbourne Park, compared to Alcaraz’s 11-4. The path ahead promises excitement not only for the players but for tennis fans worldwide, who will keenly observe how these top competitors navigate both the exhibition and the challenges that lie in the Grand Slam tournament.
