Taro DANIEL
Daniel, once ranked inside the Top 60, has seen a dramatic ranking collapse and now sits outside the Top 300. With a discouraging 12/31 record this season, including just 1-8 on clay (his favored surface), he embodies a cautionary tale in late-career decline. One bright spot came in Chengdu, where he reached the quarterfinals by beating strong opponents like Griekspoor — proof that the talent is still there. However, since Chengdu, he has struggled and seen little success. With serviceable baseline play and decent movement, he still has tools, but at 32 years old, climbing back even into the Top 200 looks challenging. If he can’t change course, ITF-level events may be his next stop. He’ll need a strong off-season and a clear resurgence to make 2025 count.
Marc-Andrea HUESLER
Huesler’s recent decline mirrors that of many once-promising players. Formerly inside the Top 50, he's now outside the Top 250. His 26/26 season record reflects inconsistency despite being capable on all surfaces. At 196 cm with a solid lefty serve, his best results came indoors, and he also has good doubles credentials. Yet, even in Challenger events, he often loses to opponents he should beat. Rebuilding towards the Top 150 will be tough, especially given the insane depth in today’s second and third tiers. A Top 100 comeback seems unrealistic, with younger, more dynamic players constantly emerging. Huesler looks set for a prolonged stay on the Challenger tour.
Christopher EUBANKS
It’s hard to believe that over 2-meter-tall Christopher Eubanks was once an ATP Top 30 player and even won an ATP title. Unfortunately, those days seem long gone. Currently outside the Top 200, this season has been nothing short of disappointing, with a 18/30 win-loss record. Surprisingly, except on clay (3/3), he holds a negative record on every surface. Eubanks is known for his powerful serve, the foundation of his game – but without it, his weaknesses, especially his single-handed backhand, are exposed. He once thrived on hard courts and indoors, but recent results there have also been subpar. It’s baffling how he climbed into the Top 30, perhaps due to ideal circumstances and momentum at the time. Now on a downward trajectory, it seems doubtful he'll return to the Top 100, let alone surpass it, especially with so many young, hungry competitors on the rise. It's likely he'll remain a Challenger-level player and be remembered as a one-season wonder.
Thiago SEYBOTH WILD
What happened to this once-promising talent? Seyboth Wild used to be ranked inside the Top 60 and famously eliminated Medvedev at the French Open, showcasing impressive clay-court skills. Today, he has plummeted out of the Top 200 and struggles even on the Challenger circuit. With a weak 16/28 record this year and a negative record across all surfaces, the expectations once held for him have vanished. Despite possessing a strong clay-court game and good serve, inconsistency and poor performances – including seven straight losses, three as a favorite – now define his season. Once pegged as a potential Top 50 mainstay, he risks becoming just another missed talent unless he turns things around dramatically next season.