The 2024 ATP season saw some players thrive, with Jannik Sinner’s breakout year featuring an impressive eight titles and two Grand Slam wins, while others like Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic also claimed major titles. However, not every player met expectations, with several underperforming relative to their past successes. Here’s a breakdown of the players who fell short in 2024:
- Stefanos Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas had a solid season, winning the Monte-Carlo Masters and finishing the year ranked 11th, but this marked his first finish outside the top 10 since 2018. With no semifinal appearances at the Majors and a regression compared to his previous seasons (when he finished as high as No. 4 or 6), Tsitsipas’ year fell short of his usual high standards. - Frances Tiafoe
While Tiafoe enjoyed a strong run to the US Open semifinals and a runner-up finish at Cincinnati, his form outside the United States was lacking. His 13-18 record abroad and failure to win back-to-back matches after New York highlighted inconsistency, causing him to drop to 18th in the rankings from 16th in 2023. - Holger Rune
Rune ended the season ranked 13th, but his year underperformed compared to 2023, when he won a title and reached multiple finals. In 2024, he only reached one final (Brisbane) and failed to make significant progress at the Majors, signaling a step back for the young Dane. - Felix Auger-Aliassime
Auger-Aliassime had a mixed season, with a strong clay court performance, including a runner-up finish at Madrid, but his form dipped on hard courts. Finishing the year ranked 29th, he couldn’t replicate the success of 2022 when he reached No. 6, won four titles, and posted a 60-27 record. - Cameron Norrie
Norrie struggled in 2024, with injury setbacks and a lack of consistency after a solid start. Despite a decent Australian Open run, his season was marred by first-round losses and a drop to 49th in the rankings, his worst finish since 2020.
These players, despite their potential, faced challenges in 2024 that kept them from reaching their usual high levels, making the coming season crucial for their recovery and improvement.
