{"id":340408,"date":"2025-12-12T12:32:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T12:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/340408\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T12:32:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T12:32:08","slug":"the-atps-double-faults-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/340408\/","title":{"rendered":"The ATP’s Double Faults Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"

The double fault occupies a peculiar space in tennis. Everyone agrees it\u2019s unnecessary, yet it persists. These unforced errors have ended matches and possibly even careers, but they remain an unavoidable part of the game. While a handful of double faults per match is manageable, some players struggle with this particular demon more than others. Here\u2019s how the affliction played out across the ATP Tour in 2025.<\/p>\n

1. Dennis Shapovalov (302)<\/p>\n

Shapovalov leads the tour in double faults, though this statistic tells a predictable story about his style of play. His game revolves around aggressive serving, and aggression comes with risk. The Canadian averaged 5.76 double faults per match, a notably high figure. In 93% of his matches, he committed more than two. At this point, it\u2019s less a flaw than a signature of how he plays.<\/p>\n

2. Alexander Bublik (299)<\/p>\n

Fans of the man with two first serves<\/a> might be surprised to see him finish second rather than first, but Bublik came remarkably close to the top spot. He\u2019s developed something of an immunity to the anxiety that double faults cause other players. Given the sheer number of matches he played this year, his total translates to 4.6 per match. For someone who occasionally hits double digits in a single outing, that\u2019s actually respectable.<\/p>\n

3. Daniil Medvedev (277)<\/p>\n

Medvedev\u2019s presence this high on the list stems from multiple factors. He\u2019s notorious for rushing between points, which can disrupt concentration. The Russian also endured a frustrating year, and his emotional struggles showed up in his statistics. His 4.27 double faults per match aren\u2019t elite, but it\u2019s not disastrous either. He\u2019s been vulnerable to this issue before.<\/p>\n

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