After an agonizingly long hiatus, a brand-new TopSpin game is finally here, and it's bringing with it a pretty substantial roster of tennis players to choose from. Each player in the game comes with their own unique set of statistics that give them all very different playstyles, while also making some objectively better than others on the court.

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These stats cover everything from power, speed, and stamina, all the way to serving ability, and even how skilled the player is with their front and backhand techniques. TopSpin 2K25 offers plenty of player variety, but anyone who's dead-set on winning their matches should go with these male players listed below, as they are by far the best of the bunch in terms of playing ability.

6 Matteo Berrettini

Berrettini Can Easily Wizz The Ball Past The Opponent With His Sensational Serve

Matteo may struggle to keep the ball on the court when forced to pull off a backhand, but if the player manages to take control of a rally, he can be a real force to be reckoned with. His lightning-fast serve means he's more than capable of blitzing the ball past an unsuspecting opponent, and when paired with his considerable power, it can be almost impossible to react to his shots once he gets into a groove.

Again though, Matteo needs to be played in a specific way to be effective, so trying to get creative with backhands and volleys can easily deduct points since he tends to be a lot more of a straightforward player. This shouldn't prevent players from picking him up though, as he can be deadly in the right situation.

5 Daniil Medvedev

Medvedev Pairs Reliable Strikes And Serves With Consistent Power

In direct contrast to Berrettini, Medvedev fares a lot better with his backhands, yet he also comes with a ferocious serve which can easily score the player some free points if they're skilled enough. His stamina can prevent him from running the length of the court to catch a ball in time, but in a stationary position, it can be a nightmare for the opponent to squeeze a ball past Medvedev without him hitting back with a quick and sudden response.

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Because he doesn't need to move around as much as some other players, Medvedev is a pretty good choice for beginners who want to practice their swings before learning some of the game's more in-depth mechanics and techniques. With that being said, he can excel at any difficulty when in the right hands, so he certainly shouldn't be skipped over.

4 Carlos Alcaraz

Alcaraz Is A Formidable All-Rounder Who Can Suit A Variety Of Playstyles

Carlos Alcaraz's volley is the only thing that could be considered a letdown, as he's very much a strong all-rounder who can suit any type of playstyle thanks to how varied he is. One noticeable aspect of his gameplan which he especially excels is outmaneuvering his opponent with his exceptional speed.

No matter how far someone tries to stretch the ball across the court, Alcaraz will always be able to catch up to it almost instantly, making him reliable and a perfect counter to some of the more skilled and tricky players. It also helps that Alcaraz is no slouch when it comes to his stamina, allowing him to sprint around the court without breaking a sweat. A fast, accurate, and reliable jack of all trades, Carlos Alcaraz is far from a bad pick.

3 Andre Agassi

Andre Agassi Has By Far The Most Powerful And Precise Backhand In The Game

Most tennis players in TopSpin 2K25 will either have a strong backhand or forehand, but in the case of Andre Agassi, he is capable of using either one with pinpoint accuracy, making him extremely versatile, and easy to play. He can sometimes struggle to catch a ball before it's bounced, but so long as fans try to play it safe, they'll be able to rack up points easily when selecting Andre Agassi from the character select screen.

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Agassi's serving is admittedly a little rough, but so long as players are prepared and ready for a quick reply from the opponent, they can easily negate this issue. After all, regular swings are often seen as far more important than the initial serve, and thankfully, Agassi is more than capable of going toe-to-toe with anyone in a fearsome rally, given his outstanding stats.

2 Taylor Fritz

A Powerhouse With Barely Any Faults

There aren't many players in the world of tennis who can strike a ball quite like Taylor Fritz. This incredibly talented player has a very elegant yet powerful playstyle that allows him to be a real powerhouse on the court, and despite his volley skills being a little low, he makes up for this shortcoming in almost much every other department.

Whether players decide to go for a lob, a straight shot, or even a slice, Taylor Fritz can pull all of this off without a hitch, making him by far one of the most versatile players in the entire game. A quick shot may be able to slip past him now and again given his speed, but he can be a real nightmare for the opponent to deal with, especially when he starts getting creative with his shots to catch the opposing player off guard.

1 Roger Federer

Federer Excels In Every Department And Is Very Easy To Use As A Result

It should come as a surprise to absolutely nobody that Roger Federer, the multi-time tennis champion, is one of the best players in TopSpin 2K25, but it's honestly quite shocking just how amazing he really is. Federer doesn't have any gaps or drawbacks to his statistics, being incredibly fast on his feet and capable of pulling off a range of different motions to ensure the ball lands exactly where he wants it.

Other players will often need to stick to one style of play over another to use them effectively, but this doesn't apply to Federer, who can be used in a variety of unique ways. This also makes him incredibly unpredictable, since there's no telling where he's going to move and what sort of shot he will attempt when the ball comes his way. Even after all these years, Roger Federer is still at the top of his game, and though he's easy to use for newcomers, he can become near-unstoppable when making full use of his remarkable statistics.

TopSpin 2K25

Platform(s)

PC , PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series S , Xbox Series X

Released

April 26, 2024

Developer(s)

Hangar 13

Genre(s)

Sports