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Sinner Wins Third Straight Fans’ Favourite as Focus Turns to Who Can Challenge the Duopoly

Players are casting 2026 as an opening to test the AlcarazSinner grip on men’s tennis.

Overview

  • The ATP confirmed Jannik Sinner as Fans’ Favourite for a third consecutive season, extending his off‑court recognition after a six‑title year.
  • Reporting estimates Sinner’s three‑month suspension from February to May cost him about $5 million in missed prize money and ATP Bonus Pool payments after WADA pursued a case following an initial ITIA clearance.
  • Lorenzo Musetti beat Sinner to La Gazzetta dello Sport’s Sportsman of the Year and said he aims to become a third contender, adding coach José Perlas to close the gap.
  • Frances Tiafoe argued the tour is “open,” pointing to varied 2025 Masters winners beyond the big two, while Ben Shelton said American men are “on the right track” for a Grand Slam breakthrough.
  • Alcaraz and Sinner have captured every Slam in 2024 and 2025, splitting marquee 2025 finals with Alcaraz winning Roland Garros in five sets and Sinner taking Wimbledon in four.