Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set as the standard after splitting the four Grand Slams over the past two years.
- Alexander Zverev, coming off a 2025 finish at world No. 3 despite physical issues, says he feels close to the top duo and needs matches to peak.
- Zverev describes himself as a “diesel” who requires a preparatory tournament and is using the United Cup to build form ahead of the Australian Open.
- Daniil Medvedev, top seed in Brisbane, says Alcaraz and Sinner are stronger than the field and that matching their week‑to‑week continuity is “almost impossible.”
- Taylor Fritz cites steady improvement but flags health as decisive, with knee concerns persisting, while Jiri Lehecka underscores consistency as the key separator.