High expectations, setbacks, and what went wrong in a turbulent year on tour
The 2025 ATP season officially came to an end in Turin, where Jannik Sinner closed out the year by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in front of an electric home crowd. While the two stars dominated the headlines, several players also took major steps forward—such as Felix Auger-Aliassime climbing to world No. 5 and Ben Shelton and Jack Draper capturing their first Masters titles.
But not everyone enjoyed the same success. A handful of top names saw their momentum stall, their rankings slip, or their seasons derailed by injuries and inconsistency. Here are three ATP players who struggled to find their best tennis in 2025.
Stefanos Tsitsipas endured his toughest season in years
Despite dealing with injuries at different

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