- Can anyone break the Alcaraz-Sinner monopoly?
I did clamor for an end to the big 3 and of course what I got was more of the same in the form of the big 2, Sinner and Alcaraz.
Their rivalry is still fresh at least that we haven’t tired of it. And their slam finals in 2025 were entertaining. One of them, Roland Garros, is an all time classic, and the US Open was a nice surprise.
However, it would be nice if someone else did challenge them in 2026 just to keep things interesting.
2. How will Sinner and Alcaraz divvy up the big titles?
2025 showed that Sinner and Alcaraz weren’t too predictable. Most pundits would have had Alcaraz winning Wimbledon and Sinner the US Open, and we got the reverse.
What will fans get in 2026? Can Alcaraz win the AO and complete the career slam? How about Sinner getting the same achievement at RG?
3. Will Mensik and Fonseca break through?
The two most hyped up and comers have had mixed fortunes so far. Mensik seems to have achieved the most with his Miami ’25 win and Fonseca snatched a 250 title at the end of the season.
What we’d like to see is a slam quarter or semi. A final would be good.
4. Will Djokovic have a fairy tale end to his career?
The GOAT reached four slam semis in ’25 and his fans and no doubt himself and his team will believe he can make another final and win a title. It’s the fairy tale end to a career and one that Pete Sampras, Djokovic’s idol, enjoyed.
I doubt he can do it at his age, 38. But funny things happen in sports. Draws fall apart. Top players get injured. As long as Djokovic is in the draw, he’s a contender.
5. Will Musetti win a big title?
It’s all well and good being a pretty face with a beautiful game but it’s even better being one with a nice big title. Ask Marat Safin for more details.
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