Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at their exhibition in Korea
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It’s a great way to start the year. And it’s good for morale before going to Melbourne. So of course, it’s just an exhibition. But in Seoul, Carlos Alcaraz not only filled his bank account a little more with two million dollars. The Spaniard also gained some confidence before heading to Australia. The world number 1 actually beat Jannik Sinner (7-5, 7-6) this Saturday.
The two bosses of the circuit, winners of the last eight Grand Slam tournaments, of course did not play to 100% of their capabilities. At times, they put on a show. And the intensity was not at the level of a tour match, logically. But despite playing with the handbrake, Carlos Alcaraz finally folded the affair in two rounds.
While the two chose not to play any preparation tournaments before the Australian Open (January 18-February 1), this match also allowed us to see the Spaniard’s new serve in action. And with this success, he will arrive with a little more confidence in Melbourne, where he is in search of a title in the only Grand Slam that he has never won and where he has not even played in the semi-finals.
