These are the tennis players with real chances of becoming new Grand Slam champions in 2025

Every new season brings numerous hopes for athletes and fans, and this 2025 is no exception. Both on the ATP and WTA circuits, there are tennis players who see this new year as a great opportunity to inscribe their names with golden letters in the history of this sport, winning a Grand Slam title for the first time in their career. We review who seems to have the best chances to achieve it.

The dominance of the Big 3 during much of the 21st century has significantly reduced the possibilities of having new Grand Slam champions frequently on the ATP circuit, although in recent times there have been examples of it, with Thiem in 2020, Medvedev in 2021, Alcaraz in 2022, and Sinner in 2024. It feels like the Spanish and Italian players could establish a difficult-to-break hegemony, although there are candidates to prevent it. The WTA circuit is much more open to new champions, with up to three different ones in 2023, although last year was the first since 2014 without any new champion.

- Five players already know what it's like to play a Grand Slam final without conquering the title

Taking into account these historical precedents, it is time to delve into the current and future context of both circuits to identify names that seem destined to compete with certain guarantees to become new Grand Slam champions. In men's tennis, the example of Alexander Zverev stands out remarkably, who has long been knocking insistently on the door of glory, coming very close with two narrowly lost finals and several semi-final placements.

The German is not the only one who can dream of this achievement, as Taylor Fritz has made enough merit to be considered a candidate, entering the top 4 of the rankings and having already played a major final. Although if anyone has experience in decisive matches for the title, it is Casper Ruud, who seems to have missed some very important opportunities but clings to the hope of continuing to assert himself firmly, especially at Roland Garros.

Rublev, Dimitrov, or De Miñaur seem to have fewer chances, while Stefanos Tsitsipas must be considered, despite some stagnation, and Matteo Berrettini, who, if he can compete without injury throughout the year, will aim for the top. Many see great potential in youngsters like Fils, Rune, and Draper, but they still seem far from such a level of success. Additionally, Joao Fonseca has everything to win a Grand Slam, but 2025 seems too early for him still. In weeks of inspiration and if he continues to mature, Ben Shelton can be a strong contender for glory.

- Numerous candidates on the WTA circuit with everything needed to kick off their careers

In women's tennis, there are two players who seem destined to competently fight for a Grand Slam title this year, such as Jasmine Paolini and Qinwen Zheng. Both already know what it's like to play finals and are on the right path to break barriers. Another longstanding candidate is Jessica Pegula, who has yet to make that definitive qualitative leap to achieve her big dream. Mirra Andreeva could achieve paradise this 2025 if she continues to evolve as she has lately, while Paula Badosa aims to give herself chances to reach her great objective.

We must not forget one of the great talents in the global panorama, such as Karolina Muchova, capable of already achieving great results despite numerous injuries, and who aims to show the world that she has the necessary level to win a Grand Slam title. Ons Jabeur seems a bit further away at the moment, although her persistence in previous years reaching final rounds should be considered an endorsement for her to recover her best form in 2025 and close the circle. In short, a very exciting panorama full of mysteries to be solved in both circuits.

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