Which tennis players should you watch out for in 2022?

Auch wenn erwartet wird, dass Spieler wie Novak Djokovic und Rafa Nadal ihre Dominanz fortsetzen werden, können sich einige Spieler in dieser Saison einen großen Namen machen. Hier ist eine Liste von sechs Tennisspielern, auf die Sie dieses Jahr achten sollten, falls Sie sich für den Tennis Live Ticker interessieren:

6. marta Kostyuk

Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk stunned everyone when she defeated US Open 2021 champion Emma Raducanu in the quarterfinals of the Transylvania Open. She also defeated two-time Grand Slam winner Garbine Muguruza in the first round of Roland Garros 2021. Kostyuk, who is currently ranked 79th in the world, excels, among other things, in her ability to switch quickly between her forehand and backhand positions. With two semifinal appearances at two WTA tournaments this year, the 19-year-old has a bright future ahead of her and is certainly one of the players to watch out for next season.

5. sebastian korda

Sebastian Korda is another player who came into the spotlight in 2021. The Rafael Nadal fan reached the fourth round of the Wimbledon Championships and finished second at the 2021 ATP Next Gen Finals, where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz. The 21-year-old has rock solid defense and also knows how to mount a successful counterattack against his opponents. So it would be no surprise if the American tennis player could win some titles this year.

4. coco gauff

Coco Gauff put in some amazing performances on clay last season. The American won the women's singles and doubles trophies at the Emilia-Romagna Open, reached the semifinals of the Italian Open and also made the quarterfinals at Roland Garros. Although she didn't play as well towards the end of the season, finishing the year ranked No. 22 in the world is a remarkable achievement for a 17-year-old. Having already beaten Naomi Osaka in a Grand Slam tournament, this season shows how talented she really is.

3. lorenzo musetti

Lorenzo Musetti has made a name for himself after his outstanding performance at the 2021 French Open. He reached the fourth round of the Grand Slam and even won two sets against world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in that round. Although the Italian failed to win, he received a lot of praise from the 20-time Grand Slam champion. However, after his performance at the French Open, Musetti was mostly eliminated in the first or second round in about ten tennis tournaments he subsequently participated in. Even at the ATP Next Gen Finals, the 19-year-old player did not advance past the preliminary round. That being said, Musetti certainly has the talent and just needs two or three good matches to regain his form and momentum. Fans expect him to have a lot of success this year

2. emma raducanu

All eyes will be on Emma Raducanu, who made history at the 2021 US Open by becoming the first ever qualifier to win a Grand Slam trophy. Since then, however, she has failed to perform consistently well on tour, leading to defeats in Indian Wells, Transylvania and Linz. Regardless of her recent losing streak, it's quite possible that the 19-year-old will bounce back and succeed in 2022. It would also be no surprise if she could win more than a few titles this season, including both Majors and Masters.

1. carlos alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz has had quite an amazing tennis season and is one of the best this year. The 18-year-old excelled in winning the Croatia Open and later also won the ATP Next Gen Finals. The highlight last year, however, was just his famous win over Stefanos Tsitsipas at the US Open in 2021 - though much has changed now. As he is often seen as the next Rafael Nadal, the expectations on him are huge as Nadal had won his first Grand Slam title at the age of 19. Alcaraz also turned 19 last month and is now one of the most popular tennis players in the world, so of course you need to keep a close eye on him.

Conclusion

These are six tennis players that every fan should keep an eye on. It is quite possible that all of them will finish this season with a number of titles.