Men's Tennis Stars with the Most to Prove in 2017

In many ways, 2016 signifies a year of change for men's tennis.With Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal enduring injuries, we began to see glimpses of what life holds when those two icons retire. Their absence reduced the Big Four down to the dynamic duo of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. Those bitter rivals reversed their roles in the second half of the season as Murray snatched the No. 1 ranking away to become the new king.A younger generation also stepped up and emerged as contenders. They include Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev and the always unpredictable Nick Kyrgios. Each of them displayed considerable talent, adding extra layers of depth at the top of the game.Not to be forgotten, Milos Raonic's continued improvement saw him reach new heights, including his first Grand Slam final and a career-high ranking. Entering his prime, Raonic is rapidly unlocking the potential that could soon see him become a champion.These developments will carry over into 2017, a season which figures to be a battle between the old guard and the new.For a few specific stars, the spotlight burns extra brightly as they seek to answer questions about their future.Begin Slideshow
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