Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have won the last eight majors between them, leaving each one title short of a Career Grand Slam.
• Spain overturned a 0–2 deficit to beat Denmark and reach the Davis Cup Finals, creating the possibility of an Alcaraz–Sinner showdown if Alcaraz plays.
• Alcaraz reclaimed world No. 1 with the US Open title and next gets his Career Grand Slam chance in Melbourne, with John Isner and Sam Querrey tipping him to strike first.
• Sinner, fresh off his maiden Wimbledon, still targets Roland Garros as his missing major, with coach Simone Vagnozzi highlighting the physical and emotional toll behind his rise.
• Novak Djokovic, 38, made all four 2025 Slam semifinals but fell short against the younger duo, conceding best‑of‑five is increasingly taxing as commentators debate his schedule and prospects.