Alcaraz, Sinner and Badosa reveal dream trophies, Mboko lands Rolex deal as Bencic catches up with Federer

In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, ATP players chose the two tournaments they would most like to win in 2026, with several surprises, including Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Paula Badosa and more. Meanwhile, action continues at the Australian Open as the second round of the tournament is played, with several players celebrating their first victories in Melbourne – such as Aryna Sabalenka and Belinda Bencic.

In addition, Victoria Mboko celebrated a new commercial agreement with Rolex, while Andrey Rublev responded to a fun “Australian slang” challenge.

A fun video by “Los González” — the Instagram account of the children of doubles specialist Santiago González — featured interviews with ATP Tour players during the Australian Open, asking representatives from the ATP and WTA which two tournaments they would choose to win in a season if they had to pick only two.

“Two in this season?” asked Jannik Sinner as he thought. “I would choose Roland Garros and Wimbledon,” commented the Italian world No. 2, who would be aiming to complete the Career Grand Slam in Paris and then successfully defend his trophy at SW19. Alongside him was Norwegian Casper Ruud, who replied, “For me exactly the same, good answer.”

Those who responded included Ben Shelton, Paula Badosa, Carlos Alcaraz, Grigor Dimitrov, Félix Auger-Aliassime, Alexander Bublik, among others. Interestingly, few of them named two Grand Slam titles, with several Masters 1000 tournaments repeatedly mentioned, and even the Davis Cup. Check out the video below with the players’ respective answers.

Victoria Mboko is on a remarkable path at the start of the year, after reaching the third round of the Australian Open and finishing runner-up at the Adelaide International last weekend. The Canadian was recently announced as a new Rolex ambassador, joining other standout players such as Roger Federer, Iga Świątek, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, and Jannik Sinner.

The 19-year-old is enjoying a more than solid campaign in Melbourne, after defeating Emerson Jones and Caty McNally in straight sets. Her next challenge is against world No. 14 Clara Tauson, who has found good form in Melbourne despite the injury that forced her to withdraw in Adelaide a week earlier.

Belinda Bencic shared several snapshots from her days in Melbourne, where she has been with her daughter Bella while also competing and taking part in various events during a busy week for the Swiss player. On court, things have gone well so far: after her perfect campaign at the United Cup, she has remained unbeaten in Melbourne, opening with a win over Katie Boulter, and now awaits a return to the court this Thursday to face teenager Nikola Bartůňková, coming through qualifying.

In Bencic’s photos, there is also a snapshot with 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer — her former mixed doubles partner at the Hopman Cup, with whom she won the title in 2018 and 2019, both times defeating the German duo Zverev and Kerber in the mixed doubles final. She also enjoyed a dinner with her friends from the Tour, including Donna Vekić, Maria Sakkari, Ajla Tomljanović, and Sorana Cîrstea.

Aryna Sabalenka was another player who shared photos off the court while enjoying the Melbourne summer. The world No. 1 has had a busy schedule of events and sponsor commitments, although there has also been time for relaxation — but above all for competition at the Australian Open, where she is aiming for her third crown.

The four-time major champion has already come through her opening rounds against Tantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah and Zhuoxuan Bai, both in straight sets. In the third round, she will face Anastasia Potapova — the conqueror of Emma Raducanu — who will be her first top-100 opponent of the tournament. The Austrian-born Russian has several wins over top-10 players and will be looking to cause an upset against Sabalenka.

World No. 15 Andrey Rublev showed his good humor on social media and took on an ‘Aussie test’, attempting to decipher Aussie slang in a fun video filmed in Melbourne. “We put Andrey Rublev to the ultimate Aussie test 🇦🇺 How do you think he did? Not bad at all if you ask us!” reads the post, featuring the former world No. 5 as the star.

The Russian is already through to the third round of the Australian Open after defeating Matteo Arnaldi (6-4, 6-2, 6-3) and Jaime Faria (6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 7-5), and now awaits a tough clash against 18th seed Francisco Cerúndolo, who leads their head-to-head 3-1. Rublev has already secured a rise of one position in the rankings to No. 14, and is beginning to look increasingly close to a potential return to the top 10.

World No. 20 Tommy Paul celebrated another win in his Australian Open campaign after advancing to the third round, continuing his run without dropping a set in Melbourne. The player who reached the quarterfinals in 2025 defeated Alexander Kovacevic and Thiago Tirante along the way, setting up a match against 14th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina as he looks to reach the second week of the tournament.

The American shared several on-court photos from his appearance at Kia Arena following his 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win over Argentina’s Tirante. “Round 3 tomorrow,” wrote the former top-10 player.