Australian Open: Novak Djokovic chases Rafael Nadal's record

The 2023 Australian Open starts on January 16 in Melbourne. Novak Djokovic is the bookmakers' favorite to win the title. DjOKovic won the Adelaide International tournament last week. He was forced to withdraw from a practice match against Daniil Medvedev due to a hamstring injury. The Serb is one year after his deportation. Barbara Schett believes Djoka will be welcomed at the Australian open. He won a record-extending 10th Australian title in his last outing. His next match is against Roberto Carballés Baena on Monday. It is his first grand slam since his return from his arrest.

Carlos Alcaraz is injured and won't be able to play in the Australian Open. He will play at the Argentina Open in Buenos Aires instead. Rafael Nadal is the world No. 1 seed in Melbourne. Nadel has struggled with injuries this year and will face Jack Draper in first round. The Australian open starts on January 25th. It will be the first grand slam of the modern era. Djokovic, Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas are the other players playing. They are all ranked higher than Alaraz. There are also some other first-round ties.

Iga Światek is the favorite to win the Australian Open. She has won two French Open titles and a US Open crown. Jessica Pegula is a contender for the title. Ons Jabeur reached two grand slam finals in 2022. She lost in both Wimbledon and US open finals. Jule Niemeier is playing her first main draw match at the tournament. The German is ranked No. 68. It is her debut at a grand slams. Pegul won the United Cup last week. Her team won. They also won a mixed gender team event.