The 2025 tennis season delivered plenty of excitement, with World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and World No. 2 Jannik Sinner sharing the year’s biggest titles. Sinner claimed the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the ATP Finals, while Alcaraz secured the French Open and US Open crowns.

The 2026 season promises to be even more exciting, with several rising youngsters poised to make their mark on the tennis world. With that in mind, here are five bold predictions for the 2026 tennis season:

#5. Iga Swiatek going slamless

Swiatek won the Wimbledon title in 2025, but her form since then has been less convincing. With Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff maintaining strong momentum, she could find herself without a Major title in 2026.

#4. Elena Rybakina shaking off the one-slam wonder tag…

She might finally be able to break her jinx next year. It won’t be easy for the Kazakh, who has won 11 WTA titles in her career so far, but having reached the Wimbledon semifinals in 2024, she will be one of the favorites to lift the title in 2026.

#3. Carlos Alcaraz not winning more than one Grand Slam in the year.

Alcaraz may struggle to win more than one Grand Slam in 2026. Fatigue could play a role, as could the rapid improvement of several other players on the tour.

#2. Novak Djokovic winning the 25th Grand Slam

Djokovic will turn 39 in May 2026, and many might argue that time has already run out for him to capture a 25th Major.

However, the encouraging sign for the Serb is that he is still consistently reaching the latter stages of Grand Slams, with Jannik Sinner being the main obstacle between him and another title. While that presents a significant challenge, Djokovic may still have one last Major in him—most likely at his beloved Melbourne Park or at Wimbledon.

#1. Jannik Sinner winning the Channel Slam…

Jannik Sinner won Wimbledon and finished as the runner-up to Alcaraz at the French Open. While he has long been regarded as one of the best players on hard courts, he has also been making steady progress on natural surfaces thanks to his consistent, disciplined approach.

The Italian could very well complete the feat this time around, as his clay-court game continues to mature with experience. He may have Djokovic and Alcaraz standing in his way at Wimbledon, but he still looks capable of breaking through and claiming the title.