Australian Open 2016: Men’s preview 

Rank

Novak Djokovic (SRB) Age: 28

Enjoyed near total dominance in 2015, winning three of four Slams, six Masters titles and year-end Tour Finals. Aiming to launch new season
with sixth Australian Open title

Andy Murray (GBR) 28

Boosted by recent Davis Cup victory, four-time finalist is looking to claim first Australian Open title, but is ready to leave tournament early to attend birth of his first child

Stan Wawrinka (SUI) 30

Champion in 2014 and only player other than Djokovic to secure Slam title in 2015. Able to compete with world’s best with intense gameplay
and thunderous ground strokes

Rafael Nadal (ESP) 29

Victory at exhibition event in Abu Dhabi marked perfect start to 2016 for 14-time major champion after continued struggles last year, including four defeats to Djokovic

PLAYER RECORD

2015 win-loss

2015 titles

Career titles

Grand Slams

Djokovic

82-6

11

59

10

Murray

71-14

4

35

2

Wawrinka

55-18

4

11

2

Nadal

61-20

3

67

14

Source: ATP

Data correct as of Jan 7

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