Tennis Season 2024: What To Expect?

2024 Will Be a Tennis Season to Remember

Published: Dec 31, 2023 Updated: May 15, 2025 Ivan Sterjoski 4 mins read 1 Disclosure

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From the sun-drenched January courts in Melbourne to the iconic red clay of Paris, the striped grass of Wimbledon, and through Flushing Meadows to the grand stage of the ATP/WTA Finals. The 2024 tennis season is nearly upon us.

With numerous legendary tournaments in between—the initial week of the year presents a prime opportunity to anticipate some upcoming developments on the ATP/WTA tour for the following season.

As the new year unfurls its canvas, the inaugural week beckons as a golden moment to peer into the future of the ATP/WTA tour. It serves as a prelude to the riveting narratives and unfolding dramas that will define the forthcoming season. The anticipation is palpable, setting the stage for speculation and excitement.

ATP

Fight for the Top

As an innovative and exceptional tennis player, 2024 marks the likely final season for Djokovic to clinch a Grand Slam title. With Nadal staging a comeback, the sincere hope of every tennis fan is to witness him in top form. However, due to age and injuries, it wouldn’t be surprising if Rafa bids farewell to professional tennis at this year’s Roland Garros.

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Who will claim the top spot on the ATP list in 2024? Predicting is challenging, but Alcaraz seems the top favourite for now, followed by Medvedev, Sinner, and Djokovic. Shelton, Tiafoe, Rune, Rublev, Zverev, Tsitsipas, Hurkacz, and Ruud undoubtedly have their aspirations for the top 3.

Most Improved Player

Several candidates may make significant progress in 2024—Fils and Van Assche from France, Medjedovic from Serbia, Prižmić from Croatia, Zhang from China, Shevchenko from Russia, Michelsen from the US, Draper from the UK, and possibly Stricker from Switzerland. 2024 will also reveal if Musetti, Korda, and Lehecka are ready for the top 10.

Grand Slam Favorites

Roland Garros: Alcaraz, Ruud, Zverev, Rune, Rublev, Van Assche, Musetti, Nadal

Wimbledon: Djokovic, Alcaraz, Sinner, Medvedev, Hurkacz, Tiafoe, Shelton, Michelsen, Berrettini

US Open: Sinner, Alcaraz, Medvedev, Rune, Djokovic, Shelton, Tiafoe

WTA

Fight for the Top

The return of Naomi Osaka adds an unpredictable element to this season. The leading candidates to finish 2024 atop the WTA rankings are Sabalenka, Swiatek, and Gauff. Rybakina, Pegula, Jabeur, L.A. Fernandez, and Mira Andreeva are also poised for their chance.

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This year may witness a Czech female player in a Grand Slam semi-final. At the same time, Kenin, Badosa, Raducanu, Azarenka, Svitolina, Kvitova, and Wozniacki strive to reclaim the pinnacle of world tennis.

Benčić will be absent due to pregnancy leave, Muguruza’s return is uncertain, and Bianca Andreescu’s fitness remains uncertain.

Most Improved Player

Many anticipate Mira Andreeva to make the most progress in 2024, competing for a top spot.

Editor’s Picks

However, Erika Andreeva, overshadowed by her younger sister, could emerge, especially considering her junior Roland Garros final. Significant strides are expected from Linda Noskova from Czechia and the Fruhvirtova sisters. Alina Korneeva from Russia might make the main breakthrough.