Hugh Clarke bold and not so bold predictions
https://hughclarke.substack.com/p/2025-predictions
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Rune to Finish top-5 if…
Lars stays as the solo operator/coach for 2025
Sinner does the Channel Slam if…
he avoids a doping ban
Fonseca finishes top 20 if…
He stays healthy and plays a full season
Berrettini returns to the top-10 if…
He can stay injury-free
Demon’s best down under if…
He stays in recent form
Alcaraz’s backhand goes backwards if…
He keeps this abbreviated setup
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It would be great for the Rune prediction to come true and have another youngin actually be a threat for the next decade against the Sincaraz duopoly. The Sinner channel slam honestly might be the least bold prediction here.
The Carlos backhand regression thing is interesting. That is definitely one of the things that separates him and Carrot is how it doesn't help him build pressure from the baseline. At the same time he's tweaking his serve to have easier holds. I think he's super motivated to regain the crown either way, and who better to learn from than Djoker who never stopped evolving since he entered the scene.