Grass Court Preview 2026 - Ones to watch
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Medvedev finds himself at a crossroads: not quite gone but no longer guaranteed. Another early slam exit has given him extra time to adapt to grass, where his flat, skidding game has previously delivered, getting him to the Halle final last year. There’s no doubt Medvedev has the weapons to be successful on this surface, but he has struggled to properly adjust his game and adopt a more aggressive approach. Is 30 too late to learn?
Reasons for optimism
- Grass naturally suits his flat hitting and return game
- He has tasted some success on grass before (Halle final)
The risk
- Recent slam performance is concerning; repeated early exits suggest fragility under pressure
Verdict
- The tools are there for a decent grass run, but it's no longer guaranteed
Anisimova returns to the grass swing with unfinished business. The American went deep in multiple grass court tournaments last year, but those achievements were overshadowed by the brutal double-bagel defeat to Swiatek in SW19. She arrives again with power, pedigree and pressure in equal measure. Grass has always rewarded her clean striking, but this year is about whether she can handle expectation as much as execution.
Reasons for optimism
- Elite ball striking transfers naturally to grass
- Proven she can go deep on the surface and has the weapons to dictate most matches
The risk
- Mental scars from last year's 0&0 Grand Slam final may linger
Verdict
- Title-level talent on the surface, but still a test of resilience under expectation
Jakub Mensik arrives at grass season off the back of a statement run in Paris. A first Grand Slam semi-final, taking out Rublev, De Minaur and Fonseca, before losing to the eventual winner. At 6'5" and already serving over 350 aces in 2026, his game is built for faster courts. Grass remains an unknown though, and with Stuttgart skipped for recovery time, the question is whether the momentum carries.
Reasons for optimism
- Huge serve and big hits should translate naturally onto the surface
- Proven against the elite with huge momentum behind him
The risk
- Limited top-level grass exposure, movement and point construction still untested
- Potential clay-court hangover after deep run in Paris
Verdict
- If the game clicks on grass, he doesn’t just compete, he overwhelms
Alexandra Eala arrives at grass season no longer under the radar. She’s already got a title on the surface this year, unsurprisingly adding to a growing reputation as one of the most composed young players on grass. An Eastbourne finalist last year, a Birmingham champion this season, and now a Queen’s debutant, her rise on grass has come faster than expected, but already feels earned. Can she maintain that level against the very best?
Reasons for optimism
- Already a proven winner on the surface this season
- Smart, tactical game with real adaptability
- Ability to control patterns rather than just hit through opponents
The risk
- The real test is whether she can perform against the more experienced grass players at the top
Verdict
- Unsurprisingly a pick on current form and a genuine threat not just a breakout story
Mia Pohankova is one to watch, not just for now, but for the trajectory ahead. At just 17, she’s stepping onto the main tour with real intent. Junior champion last year at the grass slam, she’s already translating that pedigree to the top level, claiming a statement straight-sets win over Clara Tauson in her first tour-level grass match. The step up is significant, but so far, it doesn't seem to have phased her.
Reasons for optimism
- Proven grass credentials with a junior slam title on grass
- Immediate top 30 win in first tour level match on the surface
The risk
- Still early in the transition, consistency, physicality and week-to-week demands at tour level remain untested
Verdict
- Playing with freedom and no pressure, a genuine dangerous wildcard who will be an exciting watch
Published 10 June 2026
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