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A date with Alcaraz & engaged to Sofie: Hanfmann’s Australian Open heats up
German provides the scoop on his special pre-tournament moment
January 20, 2026
Ini Hanfmann
Yannick Hanfmann proposes to his now-fiancée in Melbourne.
By Andrew Eichenholz
Wednesday afternoon Yannick Hanfmann will walk onto the court inside Rod Laver Arena for a big opportunity in the second round of the Australian Open against World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz. But win or lose against the Spaniard, Hanfmann will leave Australia at the end of his trip as a winner.
It all started when Emil Ruusuvuori withdrew from the season’s first major….