Predicting what 2019 changes will be in store for 100 ATP and WTA players is the challenge we gave our staff and nine former pros for this year’s season preview. What are those 100 players’ strengths and weaknesses? What are their ceilings and forecasts? What should they resolve to achieve in the new year? The answers comprise The Tennis Magazine 100.
Far away from home in Australia, these 20 Americans will be watched closely by their stateside fans.
1
Mackenzie McDonald (No. 78)
2018 Notes: At No. 186, he pushed Grigor Dimitrov to five sets at Australian Open
He had a breakout 2018, and sometimes backing it up at the tour level is difficult. I don’t see that being a problem for him, and expect another Top 100 season. — Jim Courier
New Year’s Resolution: Remain in the Top 100, rekindle Melbourne vibes
2
Frances Tiafoe (No. 39)
2018 Notes: Won his first ATP title in Delray Beach and finished runner-up in Estoril