Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have dominated the tour for the past 18 months, but former World No. 1 Andy Roddick believes Wimbledon could be far more open.
Sinner and Alcaraz have split the last six Grand Slams equally, with three each between the Spaniard and the Italian.
Novak Djokovic was the last man not called Sinner or Alcaraz to win a Grand Slam when he won the 2023 US Open.
However, Roddick believes there will be another name on the Wimbledon trophy as he’s opted for a brand-new winner.
Novak Djokovic could challenge Alcaraz and Sinner at Wimbledon
Roddick believes two men have a chance of usurping Alcaraz and Sinner for Wimbledon glory, including seven-time champion Djokovic.
“Listen, Novak at 6 to 1 odds? That’s a great number for him,” said the 2003 US Open Champion to The Tennis Channel. “He was in the finals last year, let’s not forget that.”
Despite his barren Grand Slam run dating back to 2023, Roddick believes the grass could help the Serbian out.
“I think it’s his best Slam to potentially get in a mix,” added Roddick. “I think he’s closer to Sinner and Alcaraz, best-of-five format at Wimbledon as opposed to the other places.”
However, Roddick has looked past Djokovic and gone out on a limb, suggesting there will be a brand-new champion at SW19.
Jack Draper could make history at Wimbledon, says Andy Roddick
In the same interview, the US star suggested there could also be a hometown winner at the All England Club.
“I love Jack Draper, I think his game is so complete,” explained Roddick about the British No. 1. “I think he returns well, he absolutely rips it on forehands.
Roddick added: “He can actually do things that bother Carlos and Sinner and I think he can actually grind out enough holds.”
Ultimately, Roddick opted for Draper to win his first-ever Wimbledon title. “He’s come on leaps and bounds,” said Roddick.
“The fitness has improved, the backhand was a weakness up until about 18 months ago, now he’s taking swings up the line, and the forehand is next level.”
Draper is currently World No. 6 and heads to Wimbledon with two ATP crowns under his belt in 2025.