Top 10 Predictions from Netizens for the New Season: Alcaraz, Swiatek, and Sinner to Achieve Grand Slams!

During the tennis offseason, besides the media’s endless fascination with historic rivalries, many fans have been busy making forecasts for the 2026 season. Which of the following do you think is most likely?

1️⃣ Alcaraz and Swiatek to complete the Career Grand Slam

At present, both Alcaraz and Swiatek have only the Australian Open remaining unconquered. Alcaraz defended his French Open title this season and currently holds two titles in each of the other three Grand Slams except the Australian Open. Swiatek, after surprisingly losing the French Open without dropping a set this year, then unexpectedly won the Wimbledon title. Apart from the US Open, which she won a few years ago, only the Australian Open and the Daphne Cup remain elusive. However, both will face strong challenges from the current hardcourt kings Sinner and Sabalenka. Achieving this will require not only skill but also a bit of luck.

2️⃣ Alcaraz wins a Grand Slam title

3️⃣ Anisimova wins a Grand Slam title

Both players made significant breakthroughs this season. Alcaraz reached the Grand Slam semifinals and Masters finals again; although he didn’t advance further, it was his best season since turning pro. Likewise, Anisimova has revived her form, finishing runner-up consecutively at Wimbledon and the US Open. Will they be able to break through in Grand Slams next season? Their best chances remain on hard courts, where they excel.

4️⃣ Serena Williams returns and wins a major title

5️⃣ Australian Open champion Anisimova, French Open champion Sabalenka, Wimbledon and US Open champion Gauff

6️⃣ Fonseca wins a Grand Slam title

In the predictions for Grand Slam champions, more unconventional choices have emerged. Among them, the Brazilian rising star Fonseca, who holds two titles this season, aiming to win a Grand Slam outright seems overly optimistic. Expecting Serena Williams to come back is less realistic than hoping Venus Williams might occasionally step onto the court. Also, the absence of Swiatek among Grand Slam favorites might reflect skepticism due to her lucky Wimbledon win this year and ongoing inconsistent form.

7️⃣ Sinner sweeps the calendar-year Grand Slam

Sinner is indeed a standout in today’s men’s tennis, but in the past two years, he has faced strong opposition from Alcaraz in Grand Slam finals, losing to him at both the French Open and US Open this year. Historically, only Rod Laver has achieved a calendar-year Grand Slam; even the Big Three never managed this feat. So, can the rising Sinner accomplish it?

8️⃣ Mira Andreeva / Iera wins a Grand Slam title

9️⃣ Shelton wins a Grand Slam title

These three players have all performed impressively at Masters 1000 events this season and are among the hottest young talents today. However, winning a Grand Slam requires the perfect combination of timing, conditions, and talent. Whether they can firmly establish themselves on the biggest stage remains to be seen.(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Luo Cheng Qiye)