What Strings Are the Top 10 ATP Players Using Right Now?
From Sinner's Luxilon to Alcaraz's RPM Blast, we tracked the full string setups of the ATP top 10 heading into the hard court swing.
## Why pro string setups matter
Tour players are meticulous about their string setups in a way that most club players aren't. The string is the only point of contact between the racket and the ball. Getting it wrong costs spin, control, and feel. Getting it right is the difference between a good ball and a great one.
Here's what the ATP top 10 are actually using.
Jannik Sinner — Luxilon Alu Power Rough 1.25mm
Sinner uses Luxilon Alu Power Rough, one of the most widely used strings on tour. The textured surface grips the ball for extra spin, and the co-polyester construction gives him the control to flatten out winners under pressure. Tension: approximately 23kg.
Carlos Alcaraz — Babolat RPM Blast 1.25mm
Alcaraz has used RPM Blast throughout his career. It's the string Rafa Nadal made famous — an octagonal-shaped polyester that generates enormous spin. At Alcaraz's swing speed, it lets him hit with heavy topspin while still controlling the ball deep in the court.
Novak Djokovic — Babolat VS Natural Gut (mains) / Luxilon Alu Power (crosses)
Djokovic plays a hybrid — natural gut in the mains for feel and power, Luxilon in the crosses for control and durability. It's a classic tour setup that balances the liveliness of natural gut with the bite of polyester. Expensive to string, but it's widely considered the gold standard for all-round performance.
Alexander Zverev — Luxilon Alu Power 1.25mm
Zverev goes full poly with Alu Power. It suits his big serve-and-forehand style — the string gives him the control to direct his first strike and the stiffness to handle heavy hitting from the back of the court. He strings it noticeably low compared to most players, which softens the feel.
Daniil Medvedev — Tecnifibre Black Code 1.28mm
Medvedev uses Black Code, a comfortable co-poly that suits his flat, precise ball-striking. Black Code is softer than Luxilon, which fits his preference for feel over raw spin. It's also one of the better choices for players concerned about arm health.
Taylor Fritz — Luxilon Element 1.25mm
Fritz uses Luxilon Element, a softer co-poly that provides more comfort than Alu Power without sacrificing too much control. It's a popular choice for players who want the control of polyester but find stiffer strings uncomfortable over long matches.
What this means for club players
Most club players won't notice a significant difference between the specific strings the pros use — but they will notice the difference between polyester and everything else. If you're an intermediate-to-advanced player hitting with good spin and pace, a co-poly like RPM Blast, Alu Power, or Black Code will give you more control than synthetic gut or multifilament. Just remember: pros restring every match or two. If you're playing on a string job that's six months old, no string choice will help.