The azaleas are blooming, the fairways are pristine, and the world's best have descended upon Augusta National. The Masters is here, but the question on every fan's mind remains: who will slip into the iconic green jacket this Sunday?

While defending champion Rory McIlroy seeks to overcome a limited season hampered by a back injury, and world number one Scottie Scheffler balances major pressure with the joy of a new child, the field is wide open. This uncertainty has sparked predictions from an unexpected source: the elite of the tennis world.

ATP number one and known golf enthusiast Carlos Alcaraz threw his support behind fellow Spaniard Jon Rahm, enthusiastically declaring, "I’ve got to go with my fella Jon Rahm, let’s go Jon!"

From the WTA tour, American star Jessica Pegula backed her fellow Adidas athlete, the rising talent Ludvig Aberg. Her compatriot Taylor Fritz, however, played it safe, predicting a third Masters victory for the formidable Scottie Scheffler.

The crossover didn't stop there. Competing at the Monte Carlo Masters, Alexander Zverev made a bold call for Tommy Fleetwood to claim his long-awaited first major, while Casper Ruud also shared his pick for Augusta glory.

This tradition of tennis stars swapping predictions for golf's majors highlights the shared respect between these precision-based sports. As Alcaraz battles on the clay courts of Monaco, you can bet he—and fans worldwide—will be glued to the drama unfolding on the hallowed grounds of Augusta.