Overview
- Jannik Sinner completed his Dubai training block, spent Christmas in Italy, and will resume final prep in Monte Carlo before facing Carlos Alcaraz in a January 10 exhibition in South Korea.
- He is slated for two Melbourne tune‑ups the week before the Australian Open, including the January 14 ‘1 point Slam’ and a January 16 hit‑out with Felix Auger‑Aliassime.
- A Gazzetta analysis shows Sinner averaged 958.3 points per event in 2025 versus Alcaraz’s 753.1, and because he played fewer tournaments due to a three‑month suspension, he is projected to defend fewer points in early 2026.
- In a Sky Sport special with Stefano Domenicali, Sinner emphasized pride in representing Italy and said rivalries have fueled his improvement.
- Juan Carlos Ferrero attributed his split with Alcaraz to contract disagreements and said he would need to reflect on any Sinner approach, as Alcaraz’s camp offered a brief reply and training continues under Samu Lopez with a focus on the backhand.