Jakub Mensik, Joao Fonseca, Rafael Jodar, Victoria Mboko & more: tennis' next generation at the 2026 grass court season

Several young tennis players are set to feature prominently in the 2026 grass court season, with recent performances at Roland Garros highlighting their potential. Czech 20-year-old Jakub Mensik, who won the Miami Open and reached his first Grand Slam semi-final at Roland Garros, is expected to break into the top 10. Other emerging stars including Joao Fonseca, Rafael Jodar, Victoria Mboko, and Iva Jovic are confirmed for upcoming events such as the HSBC Championships and the Lexus Eastbourne Open.