How many of these five bold predictions for the 2026 season do you think will come true?

The 2025 tennis season was highly competitive, with the top two ranked players, Alcaraz and Sinner, dividing the major championships between them. Sinner captured the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the year-end championship, while Alcaraz secured the French Open and US Open titles.

The 2026 season is expected to be even more thrilling, with several young talents starting to make their mark in the tennis world. With that in mind, here are five bold forecasts for tennis in 2026.

5. Swiatek’s Year Without a Grand Slam Title

Swiatek won Wimbledon in 2025, but her form afterward was less than ideal. Given the strong performances from Sabalenka and Gauff, she might miss out on a Grand Slam title in 2026.

With rising stars like Andreyeva emerging, it will become tougher for Swiatek to claim another Grand Slam. Still, she will remain one of the top favorites at the French Open, especially on her favored clay courts.

4. Rybakina Breaks the “Only One Grand Slam Title” Stigma

Rybakina won her sole Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2022. Since then, the 26-year-old has been unable to add another major trophy to her collection.

She may be able to break this streak next year. For the Kazakh player, who has 11 WTA titles in her career, this won’t be easy. She reached the Wimbledon semifinals in 2024 and is expected to be one of the favorites to win next year.

3. Alcaraz Struggles to Win More Than One Grand Slam in a Single Year

Alcaraz won two Grand Slam titles in 2025. However, Sinner’s improvements on natural surfaces (grass/clay) could pose a major challenge to the 22-year-old Spaniard. Alcaraz might find it difficult to secure more than one Grand Slam in 2026, with fatigue possibly playing a role and the overall progress of other players being significant.

2. Djokovic Claims His 25th Grand Slam Title

Djokovic will turn 39 in May 2026, and many believe his chances of winning a 25th Grand Slam are limited. However, the good news is that the Serbian still has the ability to reach the late stages of majors. The biggest obstacle remains Sinner standing between him and another title. Although this is a major hurdle, Djokovic could still potentially capture another Grand Slam at his strongest venues, Melbourne Park or Wimbledon.

1. Sinner Wins Both the French Open and Wimbledon

Sinner won Wimbledon and lost to Alcaraz in the French Open final. He has established himself as a top player on hard courts and is steadily improving on natural surfaces. With growing experience on clay, the Italian might achieve the remarkable feat of winning both the French Open and Wimbledon in the coming year.

Currently, Sinner’s skills on clay and grass have stabilized, with significant improvements in shot consistency, serve threat, and net play, along with increased mental maturity that helps him stay calm in critical moments. Coupled with Alcaraz’s fluctuating form, Djokovic’s declining competitiveness, and the inconsistent stability of other clay and grass specialists, Sinner’s team has conducted systematic training over the past two years. This preparation gives him the sustained ability to contend for these two Grand Slam titles, making 2026 possibly his best chance to make history.(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Spark)