Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Alcaraz and Sinner Open to Doubles Partnership
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the top two men's tennis players, are thinking about playing doubles together in the future.
They talked about this idea at a press conference before their exhibition match in Incheon.
Both players are excited about the possibility and think it would be fun.
They have won nine of the last ten Grand Slam titles and are considered the new faces of men's tennis.
They also said that their match in Incheon won't show how they will do at the Australian Open, but they want to put on a good show for the fans.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner discussed the possibility of playing doubles together in the future.
The pair will face each other in the Hyundai Card Super Match in Incheon on Saturday.
Both players expressed enthusiasm for the idea of a doubles partnership, suggesting they might discuss it further this year or next.
They have won nine of the last ten Grand Slam titles, marking a new era in men's tennis.
Sinner emphasized that their performance in the exhibition match won't indicate their form at the Australian Open.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
- What
- Potential future doubles partnership
- When
- Discussed during a press conference on Friday, with a possible match in the future
- Where
- Incheon, South Korea
- Why
- To explore a new challenge and share the court together
Pro-Doubles Partnership
Anti-Doubles Partnership
Feasibility
Pro-Doubles Partnership
They believe it would be fun and are open to discussing it for a future tournament.
Anti-Doubles Partnership
They acknowledge the difficulty due to their busy singles schedules and the need for recovery.
- Players
- Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner
- Event
- Hyundai Card Super Match
- Location
- Incheon, South Korea
- Date
- Saturday
- Next Major Tournament
- Australian Open
- Grand Slams Won
- Nine of the last 10
- World Rankings
- Alcaraz (1), Sinner (2)
Sources
Alcaraz and Sinner drop big doubles hint
Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz not averse to pair up for doubles match: ‘Going to be a surprise’
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner Leave Door Open To Join Forces and Compete In Doubles Action