The tennis season of 2023 is approaching, and we’re making bold tennis predictions. One of these predictions is that Carlos Alcaraz, who won five titles last season, will not win a grand slam title in 2023. We also believe that one of the remaining big four (Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Murray) could retire and Canadian tennis players will make an impact.

Tennis Predictions: Alcaraz Won’t Win a Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz, who won two masters events and the US Open in 2022, became the youngest APT world No. 1 in history. Thanks to his formidable groundstrokes and physical prowess, he is poised to captivate audiences as one of the most thrilling players for many years ahead.

However, with the likes of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Holger Rune, and Jannik Siner, it’s not yet clear whether Alcaraz can maintain his position as the dominant force in tennis.

Although he has defeated top players, his chances of winning grand slam titles in 2023 are slim. The Australian Open could be a tough start for him, with his injury recovery potentially hindering his performance. At the French Open, he may face a tough challenge against Nadal, Djokovic, or Zverev. He has little grass experience, making Wimbledon a daunting task. As for the U.S. Open, we’re not sure.

Tennis Predictions: Another One of the Big Four Is Set to Retire

Could 2023 be the year when one of the remaining big four retires? With the retirements of Roger Federer, Serena Williams, and Ashleigh Barty, it’s not unlikely.

In September, Rafael Nadal revealed that he considered retiring after winning his record-extending 14th French Open title. Although he has since expressed his determination to win more titles, his ongoing injury concerns could force him to retire.

Andy Murray has also struggled with injury problems. While he achieved some positive results in 2022, he finished the season on a low note and expressed his discouragement. If his form doesn’t improve, it won’t be surprising to see him retire, especially since he said that he could retire after one more major injury.

Tennis Predictions: Canadians in the Grand Slam Final

Canadian tennis is on the rise. In 2022, Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime won the AT&T Cup and their first Davis Cup title. Auger-Alissime also went on a 16-match winning streak and won three titles during that time frame.

Both Shapovalov and Auger-Aliassime reached the semifinals in the past year, with Auger-Aliassime losing in the second week of both the Australian Open and French Open in 2022.

Bianca Andreescu, a former US Open champion who recently hired a new coach, and Leylah Fernandez, a former US Open runner-up, are also likely to return to the top in the future. If Andreescu plays a more complete schedule in 2023 than she has in the past few years, she could be a player to watch.

One of the 5 Tennis Predictions is that a Canadian tennis player will win a grand slam title in 2023, following in the footsteps of Andreescu, who became the first Canadian to win a major singles title at the US Open in 2019.

Tennis Predictions: Draper Will Be the Highest-Ranked British 

Liam Draper made his debut on the ATP Tour in 2022, and his first season was nothing short of impressive. The young British player scored big wins against Taylor Fritz, Diego Schwartzman, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Angelo Auger-Aliassime, as well as reaching the semi-finals of the next-gen finals in Milan.

Draper’s lefty serve and powerful groundstrokes make him a formidable opponent on any surface. However, his fitness will be a key factor in determining his success on the tour. Currently ranked No. 42 in the world, he has the potential to climb higher in the rankings in 2023 if he can maintain his fitness and consistency.

Draper’s chances of becoming the British No. 1 depend on the current top-ranked player, Cameron Norrie, who has his sights set on reaching the top spot in the world rankings. While Norrie has no plans of slowing down, he may drop a few places due to the high level of competition around him, giving Draper a chance to overtake him.

Tennis Predictions: Amanda Anisimová’s Grand Slam Aspirations

In 2019, Amanda Anisimova made headlines when she reached the semi-finals of the French Open and the quarter-finals of Wimbledon. An aggressive and all-court player, she has the potential to become a serious contender at the Australian Open.

Anisimova won the Melbourne Summer Series in January and has made several quarterfinal appearances in recent tournaments. At the upcoming Australian Open, she will be up against top-10 players such as Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, and Madison Keys, as well as the runner-up from last year’s tournament, Danielle Collins.

Anisimova’s chances of winning a grand slam title will depend on her ability to stay healthy and improve her game. With her current form, she seems poised for a big year ahead.