Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz could meet each other in the second round of the 2025 Davis Cup after Serbia and Spain were drawn on the same side of the bracket. The pair have become familiar foes in recent years, facing off in back-to-back Wimbledon finals, as well as several high-profile encounters in different competitions.

In a review of the 2024 ATP season, The Athletic ’s tennis team look back at Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz ’s remastering of men’s tennis; Novak Djokovic ’s best worst year; the rise of Taylor Fritz and the retirement of two legends.

Jannik Sinner started his 26th week as world no. 1. The Italian is climbing through the list, moving ten weeks from catching his great rival, Carlos Alcaraz. Jannik has built a massive advantage over his opponents following a stellar season.

Former British player Laura Robson has picked spain’s Carlos Alcaraz as the best men’s player in 2024. The 21-year-old is already regarded as one of the best players currently playing in men’s

Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the Grand Slam stage when he returns to action at the Australian Open after an underwhelming campaign this year, the 24-time champion has said.

The 37-year-old has endured a dry spell in 2024, failing to win any Majors for the first time since 2017. Read more at straitstimes.com.