#4 Jack Sock
23-year-old Jack Sock has impressed at both Grand Slams so far this year. With a special standout for his display of sportsmanship at his 2016 singles tie against former World No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt at the Hopman Cup this year, Sock was noticed not only for the finesse in his game, but also his class on court.
With his extremely fast serves, Sock has been on the radar of several tennis analysts.
His success saw him win the 2010 US Open boys’ title, having entered the tournament as a wild card at the age of 17.
Sock has seen success at the singles and the doubles, and has already won two Grand Slam titles – one at 18 in the mixed doubles at the US Open, partnered by compatriot Melanie Oudin.
Three years later, Sock saw success on the grass courts of Wimbledon in the doubles, where he won the title with Canada’s Vasek Pospisil.
He broke the top 25 ATP rankings last year, and winning the men’s clay court championships, he defeated four top seeded players on the way to his title win.
Sock, known for his strong baseline play, has displayed aggressive groundstrokes and quick service. Last seen on the clay courts of Roland Garros, Sock recently crashed out in the round of 32 to Spaniard Albert Ramos Vinolas, but taxed his rival and took a set off him early on in the pair’s match, an even bigger feat considering clay is Ramos-Vinolas’ favoured surface.
The young player stands out for his composure on court and his humour, which is reminiscent of Serbian World No. 1 Novak Djokovic. His ability to keep his cool during play will stand him in good stead in the future, and will see him in the top 5 in the next 5 years.
