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Elena Rybakina
Elena Rybakina’ – her game is built for the grass-court season. With one of the most reliable and powerful serves on the WTA tour, she dictates play from the first ball.
Taylor Fritz
Taylor Fritz – his goal for 2026 is consistency. As World No. 4, Fritz is focused on closing the gap between himself and the “Big Two” (Sinner and Alcaraz).
Matteo Berrettini
Matteo entered 2026 with a goal to return to the Top 20. His start to the year in Australia was bittersweet; a sudden illness forced a late withdrawal from the Australian Open
Jack Draper
After a cautious start this year—including a difficult decision to skip the Australian Open to fully rehab his arm— Jack Draper is full of ambition for 2026.
Marketa Vondrousova
Marketa Vondrousova enters 2026 as one of the most dangerous tacticians on the tour. Her tactical focus for 2026 is on her serve-and-slice combination
Alexander Bublik
Bublik entered 2026 with a singular goal: to crack the Top 10. He achieved it in the very first week of the season by winning the Hong Kong Open.
