Who will be the next (and new) Grand Slam champion?

Carlos Navarro | 18 Jun 2025 | 11.40

Jack Draper, Next to Debut in Grand Slams? Source: Getty.

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The final that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner gave us just a week and a half ago still lingers in the minds of many fans of this sport. The impressive level of tennis they showcased and the way they reached the title clash, demonstrating that, at least on clay courts, they have no competition currently, have elevated them to a higher level: it seems very difficult for anyone to beat them consecutively and become a Grand Slam champion.

If there's anywhere this might be possible, perhaps, it could be Wimbledon 2025: the freshly mown grass of the first week is a natural habitat for big servers, the margins become smaller, and the figure of Novak Djokovic elongates more than ever on the most suitable surface for his style of play at 38 years old. Now, who could be the next to rise to the highest level? Who has more chances to start their collection of major titles?

No one better than Andy Roddick to "take a stand" a bit, in the context of the upcoming Wimbledon, but first, a bit of 'gratitude' for the era we seem to have just entered: "The level we are reaching is insane. How lucky are we? We've been following this generation, the one of Serena, Roger, Rafa, Novak, still to some extent... and now Coco (Gauff) wins her second Grand Slam, and these guys (Carlos and Jannik) will win many more. Tennis is great, and we should be grateful."

ANY SURPRISES AT WIMBLEDON?

Before answering the million-dollar question, the American made it very clear that there is a name, perhaps, underrated: Novak Djokovic. Impossible to dismiss the Serbian, Andy states: "He was in the final last year, let's not forget. This is his best Slam in terms of title chances, he's closer to Sinner and Alcaraz, best of five sets, at Wimbledon, compared to other Slams.". Now, there is a name that catches Andy Roddick's eye, his top pick to surprise at Wimbledon and, why not, be the next great player to open their account with Grand Slams:

"I love Jack Draper. I think his game is very complete: he returns very well, is capable of hitting with all his right, the lefty serve... he's someone who can do certain things capable of unsettling Carlos and Jannik. I believe he can hold his serve enough times to raise doubts. However: I remember facing Andy Murray at Wimbledon, you'd open the newspaper, and the first six pages, entirely, were dedicated to Murray. It's somewhat, to some extent, silly, and we have to see how he deals with it. I think it will be easier for him, as Murray has won this tournament twice, there isn't as much historical weight. I love Draper, yes."

To what extent is Andy clear about this? Almost comically, the Nebraska native showed a notebook, knowing the question was coming... with the British name clearly written. Who is going to be the next (and new) Grand Slam champion?: "Draper. I just think he has improved tremendously. The physical aspect has also evolved; the backhand, I think, was a weakness until 18 months ago, and now he can hit it strongly down the line or cross-court, even flat; the forehand is on another level, especially when he has time... I feel he's versatile and can play on all surfaces, after all, he made it to the final in Madrid... if you look at the next list, Zverev is also there, he's the best player who has never won a Grand Slam, but there are very clear gaps in his tennis... I have to go with Draper." And you, do you agree with him? Will Jack be the next major champion?

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