Coco Gauff won another major title in 2025, and Taylor Fritz continued to lead the American men. But who else is set to make a move in 2026?

A full list of participants hasn’t been announced yet, but several ranked players are expected to participate in the event.

The Athletic’s tennis writers, Matthew Futterman and Charlie Eccleshare, outline the biggest men’s tennis storylines for the 2026 season. It was over a year ago that a man other than Sinner and Alcaraz reached a Grand Slam final. World No. 3 Alexander Zverev did it at the Australian Open, where Sinner dispatched him in straight sets.

It has been an interesting start to the 2026 tennis season for American tennis players. Both Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz have been representing USA at the United Cup, where they are the defending champions.

Nuno Borges, a 28-year-old tennis player from Maia, has recently joined the ATP Player Advisory Council, an essential body that aims to bridge the gap between players and the ATP management. Borges emphasized the significance of this role,

Djokovic said he had “ongoing concerns regarding transparency, governance, and the way my voice and image have been represented.”

Coco Gauff is once again enjoying her time at the United Cup, having just helped the USA reach the quarterfinals. Gauff was the MVP as the USA won the United Cup in 2025, with her nation now back in Australia to defend their title.

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide, saying Monday that he isn't prepared to return to competition.