The return of old legends, the possibility of seeing young people exploring their limits and the discovery of new stars in the making, are some of the great hopes that every tennis lover dreams of in the face of a season that is full of incentives. We break down the great gifts that tennis can offer in 2024.
If each month of December is characterized by something, it is the ability to disconnect from tennis for a few days, taste a certain nostalgia and, later, build castles in the air about what the new campaign may bring. At this point in the month and seeing how the preseason is developing, it is inevitable to dream of a tennis course full of events that honor our sport and enhance it even more. Christmas is a time for gifts, for thinking about the future with a smile on our face, and that is what we do in this article.
1. Rafael Nadal adds a new Grand Slam title
It is clear that enjoying any minute on the court that the Spaniard may spend is the fundamental reason that should excite us all, but it cannot be ignored that the possibility of seeing him winning at Roland Garros is something that would close the circle and would be a movie story .
2. Novak Djokovic completes his record with an Olympic gold
A legend of this caliber deserves to have in his showcases all the great titles possible for an athlete. The Serbian accumulates notable disappointments in Olympic events and will look for that gold in Paris 2024 that he has not yet treasured and that with so much effort and enthusiasm he has sought throughout his entire career.
3. Carlos Alcaraz continues to add to his list of great titles
The Murcian’s career should not slow down and 2024 could be another year in which he evolves in all aspects of his game and continues to win. Witnessing more summit duels with Sinner, Djokovic and other great players is something every fan craves, and his particular Grand Slam tally should continue to grow.
4. Jannik Sinner steps on number 1 and inaugurates his record of Grand Slam titles
The Italian seems like the main asset to add another name to the history of Grand Slam winners and number 1. His progression at the end of the season has been spectacular and there are firm reasons to consider that he is prepared to take another step in his professional career.
5. Matteo Berrettini and Dominic Thiem are competitive again and add to the list of alternatives
The Italian and Austrian are missed, who have been away from the elite for too long due to injuries and non-sporting reasons that are difficult to discern. If they were able to return to their best level, reach the top-10 and be candidates to win important titles, the attractiveness of the circuit would increase greatly. All this is seasoned with the permanence at the top of Zverev, Tsitsipas, Rublev
6. Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka pay tribute to each other in big tournaments
All of us who love this sport long for the possibility of seeing the British and the Swiss being competitive with some regularity and, above all, experiencing some week of inspiration that could become a particular Last Dance. Their presence on the circuit is an extra attraction for everyone and their respective stories of improvement deserve some glorious week.
7. Ben Shelton, Holger Rune and Arthur Fils continue to show themselves as stars in the making
They are two of the most charismatic and special players on the circuit, and although they are at different points in their progression, they both energize the circuit and sell tickets on their own. There are great expectations surrounding their careers and in 2024 they should take a step forward that would grant them some important title and make them fight face to face with the best on a regular basis.
8. Big names leave behind bittersweet moments of 2023
Nick Kyrgios, Félix Auger-Aliassime, Sebastian Korda, Jack Draper and Alejandro Davidovich are tennis players who dazzle many fans and who seem to have everything necessary to rub shoulders with the best. They have lived traumatic experiences in 2023, whether due to injuries or opportunities lost in an incomprehensible way, and if they managed to display their best level, this sport would appreciate it.
9. The young promises of the generation of 2006 take a leap in quality
Mensik, Prizmic and Shang have shown unequivocal signs of spectacular tennis and want to show the world that they are in the process of becoming stars of the future. A realistic goal for all of them could be to get into the top-100 and compete with some regularity in ATP events, showing that the future of tennis is guaranteed.
10. Martín Landaluce begins to become visible in the elite
Even at the risk of being chauvinist, we cannot deny the illusion that we would see a serious progression of the young Spaniard, who amazed in his junior stage and is immersed in a phase of tennis, physical and mental strengthening. He learned a lot in 2023 and 2024 is the ideal year to start applying it.
2023-12-25 16:23:36
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