Former British tennis player Laura Robson recently cautioned that the rising dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner could make the ATP Tour feel somewhat predictable. Her remarks came after Alcaraz joined Sinner in the semifinals of the ongoing 2025 ATP Finals on Thursday, November 13.

Both Alcaraz and Sinner enjoyed dominant campaigns in 2025, collectively capturing four Major titles and trading the World No. 1 ranking throughout the season. Alcaraz’s recent victory over Lorenzo Musetti in Turin not only advanced him to the ATP Finals final but also secured him the year-end No. 1 ranking. Sinner, having lost just six matches all year, is set to conclude the season as World No. 2 following the Turin event.

Meanwhile, as Novak Djokovic’s advancing age begins to impact his performances, the gap between Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and the rest of the ATP field continues to widen. Fans and pundits have praised the intense rivalry between the current World No. 1 and No. 2, but many are calling for greater competition from other players. Former World No. 27 WTA singles player Laura Robson recently remarked that other competitors need to step up, warning that a prolonged two-player race could eventually become monotonous….

“Suddenly, we have two players who have transcended their sport, who are very different on the court, very different off the court, and who have two contrasting personalities that bring out the best in each other when they are on the court. Yes, we are very lucky. We hope that someone will come closer and make the race a little more competitive, because a two-man race will eventually become a bit monotonous.”

Notably, aside from Carlos Alcaraz, only two players managed to defeat Jannik Sinner in 2025. The Italian has also claimed three consecutive wins over Alexander Zverev in recent weeks, extending the gap between the World No. 2 and No. 3 in the ATP singles rankings by over 5,000 points. This dominance underscores a clear two-man race for the top spot heading into next season.

Laura Robson tips Jack Draper to compete with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in 2026

Laura Robson recently highlighted Jack Draper as a player capable of closing the gap between Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and the rest of the ATP field in 2026. The current top-ranked British player was one of only seven to defeat Alcaraz this season and, aside from Alcaraz and Sinner, the only competitor to reach two Masters finals in 2025…

The 23-year-old captured his first Masters title at the 2025 Indian Wells Open, vaulting into the top 10 of the ATP singles rankings. Following a semifinal run in Madrid in May, he became the first British player since Andy Murray to break into the top five. Unfortunately, an arm injury sustained during his second-round match at the US Open forced him to end his season early, dropping him back to No. 10 in the rankings.

Jack Draper’s breakout 2025 season has certainly caught the eye of Laura Robson, who believes he has the potential to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner for the top spot next year. Speaking on a Sky Sports show last month, Robson said: