2026 Grand Slam Winners' Racquets: What They Play and Which One Fits Your Game

Six players lifted a Grand Slam singles trophy in 2026, and they did it with six different racquets from four brands. Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open. Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva took the French Open. Jannik Sinner and Linda Noskova won Wimbledon. Then Zverev and Rybakina closed the season with titles at the US Open.

Whether you want to copy a champion's setup or simply understand what makes each frame tick, here is what every Grand Slam winning racquet is designed for and how it matches the game of the player holding it.

The 2026 Grand Slam Racquets at a Glance

Keep in mind that touring pros play customized versions of retail frames, so the racquet on the shelf will feel close to theirs but not identical.

Carlos Alcaraz: Babolat Pure Aero 98

Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final to complete the Career Grand Slam, becoming the youngest man ever to do it. He plays the Babolat Pure Aero 98, a 98 square inch frame with a 16x20 string pattern. The same line also includes the Pure Aero 100, a 100 square inch frame for players who want a bit more forgiveness.

What it is designed for: The Pure Aero line, including both the 98 and the 100, is built around spin and explosive racquet head speed. The aerodynamic frame shape helps you swing fast, and the string pattern is tuned to generate spin while keeping the ball under control.

How it matches his game: Alcaraz hits heavy topspin and moves all over the court, then mixes in touch shots like drop shots. The Pure Aero 98 gives him the spin to shape the ball and the precision to finish points.

Who should buy it: Players with fast, full swings who want heavy spin and a stable, controlled feel, whichever size they choose. The 98 head gives more precision but is less forgiving on off center hits, so it rewards solid technique, while the 100 offers a larger sweet spot and extra forgiveness.

Jannik Sinner: Head Speed MP

Sinner won Wimbledon by beating Zverev in four sets, adding another major to a season that also included a run of Masters 1000 titles. He plays a custom Head frame that Head sells to the public as the Speed MP: a 100 square inch head, 16x19 string pattern and 300 grams unstrung.

What it is designed for: The Speed MP blends control with plenty of power, with a head size and string pattern that make it versatile rather than specialized.

How it matches his game: Sinner is an aggressive baseliner who takes the ball early and dictates rallies with flat, penetrating shots. A balanced frame lets him do that without giving up precision.

Who should buy it: Intermediate to advanced players who want one racquet that does a bit of everything, especially if you like to take time away from your opponent.

Alexander Zverev: Head Gravity

Zverev started 2026 without a Grand Slam trophy and ended it with two. He won his first major at the French Open over Flavio Cobolli in five sets, then beat Ben Shelton in four sets for the US Open title.

What it is designed for: The Head Gravity line is built around control and comfort, giving players with big swings a stable, controlled feel at contact.

How it matches his game: Zverev wins with a big serve, a heavy baseline game and one of the best two handed backhands in tennis. He swings long and hard, and the Gravity gives that swing a platform to land on.

Who should buy it: Players who generate their own pace and want a comfortable, controlled frame that stays steady through the shot.

Elena Rybakina: Yonex VCORE 100

Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final for her second Grand Slam title, then beat Sabalenka again in the US Open final to make it two majors in one season.

What it is designed for: The Yonex VCORE line is known for spin and easy power, and the 100 square inch head adds forgiveness and a larger sweet spot.

How it matches her game: Rybakina is a first strike player built on a huge serve and clean, flat power from the baseline. A forgiving, powerful frame helps her keep that pace consistent over long matches.

Who should buy it: Players who want free power and a bit of spin without having to swing out of their shoes, including improving players moving up to a more advanced frame.

Mirra Andreeva: Wilson Blade

Andreeva won the French Open to become a Grand Slam champion at just 19, following her Dubai and Indian Wells wins earlier in the year. Our Mirra Andreeva Pro Player Bundle features the Wilson Blade Pro 100 v10 strung with Luxilon 4G 125 at 53 pounds.

One note for the gear nerds: reports suggest her pro stock frame may be a Wilson Steam 100 BLX mold painted to look like a Blade, so the retail Blade is the closest match you can buy.

What it is designed for: The Blade family is known for feel, feedback and control, and the 100 square inch version adds a touch more forgiveness than the 98.

How it matches her game: Andreeva is a counterpunching baseliner who reads patterns early, redirects pace and changes height and spin to pull opponents out of rhythm. That style depends on timing and feel, which is where the Blade shines.

Who should buy it: Players who rely on placement, timing and touch more than raw power.

Linda Noskova: Yonex EZONE 98

Noskova's Wimbledon title capped a breakthrough season that took her into the top 10. She plays the Yonex EZONE 98.

What it is designed for: The EZONE line is Yonex's power and comfort series, and the 98 square inch version trims the head size for more control and touch.

How it matches her game: Noskova likes to use a lot of different tools, including drop shots, slices, net approaches and a strong serve. A frame that offers both comfort and touch suits a player who changes patterns constantly.

Who should buy it: All court players who love variety, want a comfortable frame, and have enough technique to handle a 98 head.

How to Choose a Racquet Like a Grand Slam Champion

Copying a champion's racquet only works if the frame suits your game. Use these quick rules:

• You hit heavy topspin with fast swings: Look at the Babolat Pure Aero 98 or the Yonex VCORE 100.
• You want easy power and comfort: Start with the Yonex EZONE. It is the racquet most players chasing power reach for, ahead of frames known for feel and touch, and the larger head models add the most forgiveness. The EZONE 98 trims the head size for extra control, which is why it suits a player like Noskova who mixes power with touch.
• You want one versatile, balanced racquet: The Head Speed MP is the all rounder of this group.
• You rely on feel, touch and placement: Try the Wilson Blade.
• You swing big and want stability and comfort: Try the Head Gravity.
• You are still developing your technique: Choose a 100 square inch frame such as the VCORE 100, Speed MP or Blade 100 over a 98.

The best move is always to demo before you buy, since weight, balance and stiffness change how a frame feels for your swing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What racquet did Carlos Alcaraz use to win the 2026 Australian Open? Alcaraz plays the Babolat Pure Aero 98.

What racquet does Jannik Sinner use? Sinner uses a custom Head frame that is sold to the public as the Head Speed MP.

What racquets did Alexander Zverev and Elena Rybakina use to win two Grand Slams each? Zverev plays the Head Gravity, and Rybakina plays the Yonex VCORE 100.

Can I buy the exact racquet a pro uses? You can buy the same retail model, but pros usually play customized frames with specific weight, balance and string setups, so yours will be close but not identical.

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