Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have been the dominant forces in men’s tennis lately, particularly at Grand Slam level.
Alcaraz and Sinner combined to win each of the four Grand Slam titles in 2025, a feat they also achieved in 2024.
The two ATP superstars have effortlessly taken over from Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, who have already gone down in tennis history.
The Big Three were the dominant figures not so long ago, with Djokovic still chasing more success following the retirements of Federer and Nadal.
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Patrick Mouratoglou names Novak Djokovic as the greatest male player ever
It is indeed the Serbian who has been picked out by Serena Williams’ former coach Patrick Mouratoglou ahead of the new season.
Sharing his wish for 2026, Mouratoglou said on his Instagram: “What would be amazing is to see Novak win at least one last Grand Slam.
“It’s never been so difficult because, as we all know, Sinner and Alcaraz are killing the game. They’re so much above.
“When Novak had to play them, he said it was too difficult, too high, especially in five sets. The chances are small, Novak himself says it.
“But how amazing it would be for him, who is the greatest of all time on the men’s side, to win one last Grand Slam in the era of Alcaraz and Sinner, and score that unbelievable 25th Grand Slam.”
Who is the greatest male tennis player of all time?
Hard to argue against Novak Djokovic as the greatest of all time
It’s certainly hard to argue against the pick from Mouratoglou, who knows about coaching greats more than most.
The Frenchman, who recently worked with former world number one Naomi Osaka, helped WTA legend Williams win 10 Grand Slam titles.
Williams’ total tally of 23 is just one behind all-time leader Margaret Court, who is tied with Djokovic on 24.
Whether or not Djokovic can surpass Court remains to be seen, but he’s already done more than enough to be considered by many as the greatest male player of all time.
The veteran boasts 101 ATP titles in total, but Djokovic is admirably still chasing further improvement and glory at the age of 38.
Djokovic has admitted difficulties against Sinner and Alcaraz in five sets, but a one-off victory may be all that is needed to clinch a record-breaking Australian Open title.
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