JAN 16-29
Melbourne Park

Australian Open 2023: Men’s preview

Novak Djokovic returns to Australia after his controversial deportation in 2022, aiming
to win a record-extending 10th title in Melbourne


PLAYERS TO WATCH
            
Rafael Nadal
Defending champion is battling injury concerns – lost both his matches at United Cup

Casper Ruud
Emerging talent aiming to build on 2022 form – reached finals Roland Garros and U.S. Open

Stefanos Tsitsipas
Must improve on 44% win-ratio against top 10 players to challenge for maiden major

Novak Djokovic
Victory would equal Nadal’s record of 22 Grand Slams – won warm-up title in Adelaide


PLAYER RECORD		Nadal	Ruud	Tsitsipas	Djokovic
2022 win-loss		39-8	51-22	61-24		42-7
2022 titles		4	3	2		5
Career titles (total)	92	9	9		92
Grand Slams		22	0	0		21


LASTING LEGACY
Only Roger Federer, now retired, has more match wins in Melbourne than Djokovic and Nadal (right) – trio share 17 titles

							Titles
Roger Federer	Win ratio: 87.2%	Wins: 102	6
Novak Djokovic 	91.1%			82		9
Rafael Nadal 	83.5%			76		2
Stefan Edberg	84.9%			56		2
Andy Murray	77.8%			49		0
Andre Agassi	90.6% 			48		4
Ivan Lendl	82.8% 			48		2
 

Source: ATP
Pictures: Getty Images 
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