Analysis and Predictions: Who Will Dominate the 2026 Grand Slams?
The 2025 Grand Slam season came to an end in New York, with Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz lifting the US Open trophies. Now, with an eye on 2026, it’s time to analyze the possible contenders for the most important titles in tennis.Aryna Sabalenka, champion of the Australian Open in 2023 and 2024, before falling in the final this year against Madison Keys.
Defending champions: Keys and SinnerFemale Contenders: Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, and Naomi Osaka.
Sabalenka will seek to claim the title, fueled by her recent victory at the US Open. Gauff, after overcoming issues with her serve, could be a strong rival. Swiatek, a semifinalist in 2025, will seek to complete the career Grand Slam. Osaka, with her resurgence, will try to advance even further in her comeback.Best chance for a Grand Slam champion for the first time: Jessica Pegula, Amanda Anisimova, Iva Jovic.
Pegula, with experience in the quarterfinals in Australia, could surprise. Anisimova, with recent finals at Wimbledon and the US Open, will seek her first title. Jovic, a young promise, could spring a surprise.Male contenders: Sinner, Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic.
Sinner and Alcaraz are the clear favorites. Djokovic, despite being 38 years old, is still a threat. Sinner, the defending champion, will seek his third consecutive title. Alcaraz, number one in the world, will try to complete his career Grand Slam.Best chance for a Grand Slam champion for the first time: Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev.
Shelton could challenge Alcaraz and Sinner. Zverev, finalist in 2025, will seek his first title.
Roland Garros
Date: May 24 – June 7
Defending champions: Gauff and AlcarazFemale Contenders: Swiatek, Gauff, Sabalenka
Swiatek will seek to regain her dominance on clay. Gauff, with a great performance on the surface, will seek her second consecutive title. Sabalenka will try to avenge her defeat in the final.Best chance for a Grand Slam champion for the first time: Mirra Andreeva, Jasmine Paolini, Zheng Qinwen
Andreeva, with good performance, could surprise. Paolini, finalist at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, will seek the title. Zheng, recovering from an injury, could return strongly.Male Contenders: Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic
Alcaraz, defending champion, will seek another title. Sinner will try to complete his career Grand Slam. Djokovic will seek his fourth title at Roland Garros.Best chance for a Grand Slam champion for the first time: Lorenzo Musetti, Zverev, Holger Rune
Musetti, with good performance on clay, could be a surprise. Zverev will seek his first title at Roland Garros. Rune, with good performance on the surface, will seek to advance.
Wimbledon
Date: June 29 – July 12
Defending champions: Swiatek and SinnerFemale Contenders: Swiatek, Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina
Swiatek, surprisingly good on grass, will seek to defend her title. Sabalenka, eager to reach the final, will seek the title. Rybakina, champion in 2022, is always a contender.Best chance for a Grand Slam champion for the first time: Anisimova, Andreeva
Anisimova, with a good performance, could surprise. Andreeva, with experience, will seek to advance.Male Contenders: Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic
Alcaraz, champion in 2023 and 2024, will seek the three-peat. Sinner, defending champion, will be a strong rival. Djokovic, seven-time champion, will seek to break the record.Best chance for a Grand Slam champion for the first time: Taylor Fritz, Jack Draper
Fritz, with good performance on grass, will seek the title. Draper, the local favorite, will seek to advance.
Sabalenka, defending champion, will seek the three-peat. Gauff, seeking revenge, will want to prove her worth. Swiatek and Osaka will seek the title.Best chance for a Grand Slam champion for the first time: Anisimova, Karolina Muchova, Victoria Mboko
Anisimova, with a good performance, will seek the title. Muchova, always in the mix, will seek to advance. Mboko, with great performance, could surprise.Male Contenders: Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic
Alcaraz, champion in 2022, will seek the title. Sinner, defending champion, will be a strong rival. Djokovic will seek his fifth title in New York.Best chance for a Grand Slam champion for the first time: Shelton, Fritz, Draper, Felix Auger-Aliassime
Shelton, with great play, will seek the title. Fritz, seeking the title, will try to advance. Draper and Auger-Aliassime, with experience, will seek the title.
