I enjoyed Big Bang's thinner squid game in Korea in January next year. I want to eat Alcaras food
Nov 25, 2025
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Alcaras and Sinner will hold 'Hyundai Card Super Match 14' at Inspire Arena at 4 p.m. on January 10 next year. Not only Korea but the whole world is paying attention to the match of the world's best tennis star's solo event.
Alcaras said through Sema Sports Marketing, the organizer of the 「Hyundai Card Super Match 14」 on the 25th,"The fact that I have the opportunity to play in front of Korean fans really motivated me a lot. Korea is known to have great fans' enthusiasm even among the players, so I wanted to feel the atmosphere firsthand. Also, the experience of playing in a new environment goes a long way in the preparation of the season. I thought it would be a good opportunity to check my physical condition and senses ahead of the Australian Open," explained the background of the participation.
Above all, the Super Match is a traditional event with special matchups such as Djokovic-Rodic, Federer-Samprus, Federer-Nadal, Sharapova-Venus, etc. I feel it is a great honor just to be on the list with Sinner's name on it together."
He said, `I want to take this opportunity to experience Korean culture more closely. Personally, I kept thinking that I really wanted to try Korean food. It may be a short schedule, but I want to enjoy my time in Korea as much as possible"
Sinner said "I've never been to Korea, so I wanted to experience what kind of place it is and what the people there are like. I'm really looking forward to that. Besides, I think this event match is a great opportunity for Carlos as well as me. It is very special to be able to play in front of Korean tennis fans like this. Another major reason is that he can regain his sense of play at least once ahead of the Australian Open. In fact, getting back to the flow and feeling of the game on the court is a great help in preparing for the season. I was happy to accept this invitation considering all these points."
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Asked if the public expects Sinner and Alcaras to have the same rivalry as Federer and Nadal, Sinner said "Rival relations are a very important part of our sport. In the past, there was a great rivalry created by Roger, Rafa, Novak and Andy, and that trend has always continued in previous generations. Rivals have always existed in the history of tennis, and I think that has played a big role in creating the appeal of the sport. So I feel good when I hear that you are forming such a composition with Alcaras. Of course, it is not limited to our own competition. There are so many great players on the tour, and various matchups are being made. Rival relationships mean a lot to fans and players. These factors make tennis more interesting, and I enjoy the fact that it's in that flow as well."
Alcaras also "This comparison is a great honor for a player. I think it means a lot that tennis fans feel that way after watching our game. Rival composition in sports is a factor that increases fans' interest, and I was also inspired a lot by watching Rafa and Roger's competition in the process of growing up. Sinner and I have already met on many big stages and played a fierce match. They also faced each other several times in the grand slam final, and I think they are beings that make each other stronger. We still have a lot of careers in both of them, so we look forward to continuing our good rivalry to grow each other in the future."
Alcaras knows each other's plays so well that he has nothing to hide on the court about Sinner. Sinner has no weakness. The offense is strong, and he is surprisingly fast and stable in defense. In the 2025 season, he won two Grand Slams and won the ATP Finals, showing overwhelming performances. Not even a moment's carelessness is allowed when playing against Sinner. You have to pour 100% from the first point to the last point to create a chance to win." Sinner also "Alcaras is the best player with few weaknesses. It's always a big challenge to face him, but it's just as fun. It's more interesting because every game has a different story and flow. And Alcaras is really fast. So it's not easy to break through him. He has strong mentality, so you have to focus on every point like the last point" responded.
Meanwhile, 'Hyundai Card Super Match 14' was sold out in just 10 minutes after the ticket opened on the 18th. Organiser Sema Sports Marketing said 'Tennis fans who fail to get tickets can challenge the opportunity to purchase additional cancellation tickets that occur in time for the cancellation fee deadline. Payment failures are also re-opened in real time, so even if the date is already sold out, it is necessary to refresh the page from time to time. For successful ticketing, membership registration and self-authentication of the reservation site must be completed in advance, and payment methods must also be pre-registered, he advised.
It added that it is making every effort to create a real-time automatic reading system that combines France's Tarkett Tennis Court, the Australian Open's official ball, ATP's official partner Dunlop AO Tennis Ball, and Hawkeye Live technology using AI and a number of high-speed cameras.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
