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Rafa Jódar is part of a select group of players to follow in this 2026. Source: Getty

The seven tennis players to follow in 2026: seeking the big names of the year

We analyze seven names that could "break out" and push their limits in the next twelve months. Which possible revelation stands out to you?

Jakub Mensik, possible ATP top-10 ranking in 2026. Photo: gettyimages

These are the 5 top candidates to break into the ATP top-10 for the first time in 2026

We analyze which tennis players have the best chances of breaking into the top 10 of the ATP ranking in 2026, without having experienced that sensation before.

Cobolli does not forget his Davis Cup feat: "They are emotions you want to experience every day." Photo: Getty Images

Cobolli does not forget his Davis Cup feat: "They are emotions you want to experience every day"

The Italian closed out his best tennis year by giving the Davis Cup title to Italy and finishing as number 22 in the world in a season where he added his first two ATP titles.

Cobolli: "Two Hours of Training with Alcaraz Feels Like Twenty Minutes". Photo: Getty

Cobolli: "Two hours of training with Alcaraz feels like twenty minutes"

Flavio Cobolli analyzes his preparation for the upcoming season after having shared the court with Carlos Alcaraz.