Australian Open 2026 Men’s Seed Report: Picks and Predictions From Melbourne
Sports Illustrated • • general
Key Points:
- The men's tennis season highlights a stark wealth divide, with top players like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner enjoying exclusive events and private travel, contrasting with lower-ranked players who must compete in regular tournaments and fly commercial.
- Alcaraz and Sinner dominate recent majors, having won all of the past eight, creating a significant gap between them and the rest of the field, raising questions about whether lower-ranked players can challenge this elite tier.
- Key players to watch include Alcaraz and Sinner as top seeds, with notable contenders like Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic, and Lorenzo Musetti facing various challenges such as health, form, and conditions.
- Dark horse players such as Hubert Hurkacz, Zizou Bergs
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