This is the tension to which Alcaraz and Sinner tighten
After the 2026 Australian Open, the string tension used by each player has been revealed. Beyond Mannarino's 10 kg (the lowest) and Eikeri's 31 kg (the highest), the string tensions of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have also been disclosed. The Italian player used a tension of 29 kg, while the world number one won the tournament with a tension of 25 kg. It is noteworthy that no player now uses 100% natural strings, and 75% use fully monofilament strings.
🎾Information and trends of professional players regarding stringing at the Australian Open.
— Tennis Legend (@TennisLegende) February 1, 2026
â–ª On average, players increase their tension by 2kg in the heat. Overnight, a string loses 1kg of tension.
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