2026 Australian Open Preview: Legacy Power Rankings

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down the players with the most on the line entering the 2026 Australian Open. He offers his thoughts on those players looking to alter their legacies with strong performances in Melbourne, looks at those hoping to cement their status as an all-time great with serious runs, plus SO much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks

Honorable Mention - 6:28

10. Novak Djokovic - 13:40

11. Emma Raducanu - 17:18

12. Felix Auger Aliassime - 20:25

13. Naomi Osaka - 23:56

14. Belinda Bencic - 26:42

15. Hubert Hurkacz - 30:23

16. Ekaterina Alexandrova - 33:51

17. Stefanos Tsitsipas - 36:20

18. Daniil Medvedev - 40:09

19. Elena Rybakina - 45:00

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