Detailed Analysis: Candidates for the 2026 Grand Slams
The 2025 Grand Slam season came to an end with Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz being crowned at the US Open. We relive a memorable year with four female champions: Madison Keys (Australian Open), Coco Gauff (Roland Garros), Iga Swiatek (Wimbledon), and Sabalenka. On the men’s circuit, Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner shared the titles. Now, it’s time to anticipate what 2026 holds for us.
Predicting the results of next season is a challenge, but at Alofoke Deportes we dare to analyze the main contenders in each of the most important tournaments.Aryna Sabalenka, ganadora de dos títulos del Abierto de Australia.
Australian Open
Dates: January 18 – February 1.Defending champions: Keys and Sinner.Favorites: Sabalenka, Gauff, Swiatek, and Naomi Osaka.
Sabalenka will seek to reclaim the title, boosted by her recent victory at the US Open. Gauff, after overcoming service issues, hopes to arrive in top form. Swiatek, a semifinalist in 2025, will seek to complete the Grand Slam. And Osaka, in good form, will try to extend her comeback.Possible upsets: Jessica Pegula, Amanda Anisimova, and Iva Jovic.
Pegula, with experience in the tournament, could surprise. Anisimova, after reaching important finals, will seek her first title. And Jovic, the young promise, could surprise with an outstanding performance.Novak Djokovic, en busca de su título número 25.Favorites: Sinner, Alcaraz, and Djokovic.
Sinner and Alcaraz are the clear favorites, with Djokovic as the main competitor. Sinner will seek his third consecutive title, while Alcaraz will try to complete the Grand Slam. Djokovic, with 10 titles in Australia, will continue to seek to break the record for titles.Possible surprises: Ben Shelton and Zverev.
Shelton, on his favorite surface, could challenge the favorites. Zverev, finalist in 2025, will seek redemption in Melbourne.
Roland Garros
Dates: May 24 – June 7.Defending champions: Gauff and Alcaraz.Favorites: Swiatek, Gauff, and Sabalenka.
Swiatek, four-time champion, will seek to reclaim her clay throne. Gauff, after her recent finals, will seek her second consecutive title. Sabalenka, after her defeat in the final, will seek revenge.Possible surprises: Mirra Andreeva, Jasmine Paolini, and Zheng Qinwen.
Andreeva, with a great performance, could make the leap. Paolini, with a good performance in doubles, will seek to excel in singles. Zheng, recovering from an injury, will seek her best form.Mirra Andreeva, semifinalista en Roland Garros 2025.Favorites: Alcaraz, Sinner, and Djokovic.
Alcaraz, two-time champion, will seek to maintain his dominance. Sinner, with the incentive to complete the Grand Slam, will be a formidable rival. Djokovic, with three titles, will seek another triumph.Possible surprises: Lorenzo Musetti, Zverev, and Holger Rune.
Musetti, with a good performance on clay, could surprise. Zverev, with experience in the tournament, will seek his opportunity. Rune, with a good performance on clay, will seek to stand out.Iga Swiatek, la sorprendente ganadora de Wimbledon.
Defending champions: Swiatek and Sinner.Favorites: Swiatek, Sabalenka, and Elena Rybakina.
Swiatek, after her unexpected triumph, will seek to consolidate on grass. Sabalenka, with experience in the semifinals, will seek to reach the final. Rybakina, champion in 2022, is always a competitor.Possible upsets: Anisimova and Andreeva.
Anisimova, with a good performance, could surprise. Andreeva, with experience in the tournament, will seek to advance.Favorites: Alcaraz, Sinner, and Djokovic.
Alcaraz, champion in 2023 and 2024, will seek his third title. Sinner, defending champion, will be a strong rival. Djokovic, with seven titles, will seek to break the record.Possible surprises: Taylor Fritz and Jack Draper.
Fritz, with experience on grass, could surprise. Draper, the local favorite, will seek a good performance.Naomi Osaka, semifinalista en el US Open 2025.
US Open
Dates: August 30 – September 13.Defending champions: Sabalenka and Alcaraz.Favorites: Sabalenka, Gauff, Swiatek, and Osaka.
Sabalenka, defending champion, will seek the three-peat. Gauff will seek redemption. Swiatek and Osaka will seek to close the season with a title.Possible upsets: Anisimova, Karolina Muchova, and Victoria Mboko.
Anisimova, after her good performance at Wimbledon, will seek the title. Muchova, with experience in the semifinals, could advance. Mboko, after her victory at the Canadian Open, could surprise.Favorites: Alcaraz, Sinner, and Djokovic.
Alcaraz, champion in 2022, will seek the title. Sinner, defending champion, will be a strong rival. Djokovic will seek a new title.Possible upsets: Shelton, Fritz, Draper, and Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Shelton, with a good performance on hard court, will seek the title. Fritz, with experience in the final, will seek victory. Draper and Auger-Aliassime, will seek to surprise.
