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.

Besides Djokovic, Sinner and Alcaraz, Australia's Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin also signed up for the event. Also, one major WTA name has been confirmed as 2024 Australian Open runner-up Zheng Qinwen is also a part of the player lineup.

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-times champion said.

Sinner has now admitted he had “no idea” who the Spaniard was but he was keen to get to know him after being beaten by him and met his young rival in the locker room. Sinner and Alcaraz have formed one of the most exciting rivalries in tennis. They’ve already met 10 times with the world No. 3 leading their head-to-head by six wins to four losses.

Before the ATP Finals 2024, only 2 players born in the 2000s had earned $30 million in prize money and Jannik Sinner has joined the club.

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-times champion said.