Nidhish Waghmare
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have dominated men’s tennis, splitting the last six Grand Slams. Alcaraz, the two-time defending Wimbledon champion, is chasing a third consecutive title—something only four men have achieved in the Open Era.
Fresh off his second Queen’s Club title, Alcaraz declared “grass-court mode is activated,” signaling his readiness to defend his crown. Meanwhile, world number one Sinner, despite a recent early exit in Halle, has a strong Wimbledon record and is eager to avenge his French Open final loss to Alcaraz.
Djokovic’s Quest for Grand Slam No. 25
Novak Djokovic, now 38, is still chasing history. With 24 Grand Slam titles, he’s tied with Margaret Court for the all-time record. A Wimbledon win would not only break that tie but also match Roger Federer’s record of eight men’s singles titles at SW19.
Though he hasn’t won a major since the 2023 US Open, Djokovic remains a threat. He’s reached the last six Wimbledon finals and recently won his 100th ATP title in Geneva. But with Alcaraz and Sinner in peak form, the Serb may need a few upsets to clear his path.
Jack Draper: Britain’s New Hope
With Andy Murray now retired and set to be honored with a statue at Wimbledon, 23-year-old Jack Draper carries British hopes. Ranked world number four, Draper has had a breakout season, winning Indian Wells and reaching the Madrid final.
He’s beaten both Alcaraz and Sinner before, but has never gone past the second round at Wimbledon. Still, Draper is confident: “I’m going to go into Wimbledon feeling great about myself… I’ve been dreaming of this since I was a little kid.”
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