Milos Raonic's wife Camille Raonic penned an emotional tribute to her husband after he announced his retirement from tennis on Monday. Raonic married Camille in April 2022 and paid tribute to her during his announcement on Monday. “You broke records, shattered expectations and redefined what was possible for Canadian tennis.” Raonic won eight tour-level titles during his career and climbed to a career-high No. You May Also Like: Milos Raonic announces retirement A post shared by Camille Raonic née Ringoir (@camille_ringoir) Raonic won eight tour-level titles during his career and climbed to a career-high No. You May Also Like: Milos Raonic announces retirement Get official marketing communications from the ATP and WTA! No part of this site may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way or by any means (including photocopying, recording or storing it in any medium by electronic means), without the written permission of ATP Tour, Inc..

Carlos Alcaraz arrives at the 2026 Australian Open with more than just the year's first major trophy in his sights. 1 is playing for a chance to complete the Career Grand Slam and join another exclusive list. 1 Club member — to win all four major titles at least once. Alcaraz would join Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Rod Laver famously captured all four majors in a single season in 1969, but the PIF ATP Rankings were not introduced until 1973. Since then, only four men have completed the Career Grand Slam, each carving a unique path through tennis history. “That was a day, in between the lines of a tennis court, when I knew I wouldn't have any more regrets,” Agassi reflected to Tennis Channel last year. It was one I could have won 10 years earlier a couple of times.” During his career, Agassi won eight major titles and spent 101 weeks at World No. Roger Federer Federer also completed his Career Grand Slam at Roland Garros, in 2009, when he finally conquered the one major that had eluded him. His straight-sets victory over Robin Soderling came after years of three consecutive final losses to great rival Rafael Nadal. The Swiss legend lifted 20 major trophies, including winning the other three major trophies at least five times each during his career. He reached the Roland Garros final once more in 2011, but was stopped for a fourth time by Nadal. Roger Federer wins the 2009 Roland Garros title. By winning the 2022 Australian Open, Nadal achieved the Career Grand Slam twice, winning each of the four majors at least two times — a testament to his adaptability beyond a record 14 Roland Garros titles. The Spaniard finished his career with 22 Grand Slam trophies and an enduring reputation for competitive intensity. Novak Djokovic Djokovic completed his Career Grand Slam at Roland Garros 2016, joining Federer and Nadal in a golden era defined by historic Lexus ATP Head2Head rivalries. He had fallen in three previous finals — two to Nadal (2012, ‘14) and one to Stan Wawrinka (2015) — but made no mistake with a four-set comeback win over Andy Murray. “It's incredibly flattering to know that Rod Laver is the last one that managed to do that,” said Djokovic, who held all four major titles at the same time. “There are not many words that can describe it. It's one of the ultimate challenges that you have as a tennis player. Djokovic would go on to complete the Career Grand Slam three times, becoming the only man in history to do so. Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the 2016 Roland Garros title. Alcaraz at the Crossroads Now, six-time major champion Alcaraz stands on the brink of joining this elite group. “It's my first goal, to be honest,” Alcaraz said after his triumph at the 2025 US Open, referring to completing the Career Grand Slam. “It is always the main goal for me to complete a Career Grand Slam, Calendar Grand Slam… So it's going to be great.” Get official marketing communications from the ATP and WTA! No part of this site may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way or by any means (including photocopying, recording or storing it in any medium by electronic means), without the written permission of ATP Tour, Inc..

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“I want to be surprised after every match,” insisted the former world No. 1 as she aims to complete a Career Grand Slam in Melbourne.ByDavid KanePublished Jan 16, 2026 copy_link MELBOURNE, Australia—Iga Swiatek's Media Day press conference got off to an uncomfortable start at the 2026 Australian Open when a journalist spoiled her projected path to a Career Grand Slam.The former world No. 1 is seeded second in the women's draw and was not happy to learn that both Naomi Osaka and Elena Rybakina landed in her quarter, employing a fairly spectacular eye roll before shutting down the topic entirely.“I'm not looking at the draw,” said Swiatek who, like many players, prefers not to see the full bracket. “So thanks for the heads-up.”“It's not a joke,” she added firmly. So please don't spoil it for me. I want to be surprised after every match. That's it.”The six-time Grand Slam champion has no problem going head-to-head with the media, taking umbrage with the premise of a question about her energy levels last summer after a US Open defeat. 1 is seeded second in the women's draw and was not happy to learn that both Naomi Osaka and Elena Rybakina landed in her quarter, employing a fairly spectacular eye roll before shutting down the topic entirely.“I'm not looking at the draw,” said Swiatek who, like many players, prefers not to see the full bracket. “So thanks for the heads-up.”“It's not a joke,” she added firmly. So please don't spoil it for me. I want to be surprised after every match. That's it.”The six-time Grand Slam champion has no problem going head-to-head with the media, taking umbrage with the premise of a question about her energy levels last summer after a US Open defeat. “I'm not looking at the draw,” said Swiatek who, like many players, prefers not to see the full bracket. “So thanks for the heads-up.”“It's not a joke,” she added firmly. So please don't spoil it for me. I want to be surprised after every match. That's it.”The six-time Grand Slam champion has no problem going head-to-head with the media, taking umbrage with the premise of a question about her energy levels last summer after a US Open defeat. So please don't spoil it for me. I want to be surprised after every match. That's it.”The six-time Grand Slam champion has no problem going head-to-head with the media, taking umbrage with the premise of a question about her energy levels last summer after a US Open defeat. The six-time Grand Slam champion has no problem going head-to-head with the media, taking umbrage with the premise of a question about her energy levels last summer after a US Open defeat. “I think it was so much fun. Like also off the court, everybody said they were so, like, emotional about it, you know?”The reigning Wimbledon champion was able to score wins over ATP players Frances Tiafoe and Flavio Cobolli, outrallying the latter to reach the quarterfinals.“It's fun. I think this is what tennis sometimes needs, to put the events out like that. Yeah, playing against Flavio was super fun. Honestly, I like to play against guys. I already could do that in some mixed doubles. When he would have a chance to open the court, I would be nowhere there.“Half of the players I think took it seriously; half of them didn't. “I think it was so much fun. Like also off the court, everybody said they were so, like, emotional about it, you know?”The reigning Wimbledon champion was able to score wins over ATP players Frances Tiafoe and Flavio Cobolli, outrallying the latter to reach the quarterfinals.“It's fun. I think this is what tennis sometimes needs, to put the events out like that. Honestly, I like to play against guys. I already could do that in some mixed doubles. When he would have a chance to open the court, I would be nowhere there.“Half of the players I think took it seriously; half of them didn't. I think this is what tennis sometimes needs, to put the events out like that. Honestly, I like to play against guys. I already could do that in some mixed doubles. When he would have a chance to open the court, I would be nowhere there.“Half of the players I think took it seriously; half of them didn't. I think this is what tennis sometimes needs, to put the events out like that. Honestly, I like to play against guys. I already could do that in some mixed doubles. When he would have a chance to open the court, I would be nowhere there.“Half of the players I think took it seriously; half of them didn't. At 24 years old Swiatek, who began the year with a win for Poland at the United Cup, is part of a trio that includes Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner of active players with victories at three of the four major tournaments. But that's a narrative Swiatek insists she's not thinking too much about.“I think you guys are thinking more about it,” she said through another awkward—but decidedly less tense—exchange. “Since the beginning of the year, there are many people coming to me and talking to me about it. I'm really just focusing on, like, day-by-day work. This is how it's always been for me. This is how I actually was able to achieve the success that I already have, just focusing really on grinding, match by match.Winning a Grand Slam is tough. Obviously, it would be a dream come true. This is not, like, my clear goal that I wake up with. I'm thinking more about how I want to play, what I want to improve, like, day by day.”That day by day process will begin on Monday against Yuan Yue—an opponent about whom Swiatek will no doubt be duly informed. “I think you guys are thinking more about it,” she said through another awkward—but decidedly less tense—exchange. “Since the beginning of the year, there are many people coming to me and talking to me about it. I'm really just focusing on, like, day-by-day work. This is how it's always been for me. This is how I actually was able to achieve the success that I already have, just focusing really on grinding, match by match.Winning a Grand Slam is tough. Obviously, it would be a dream come true. This is not, like, my clear goal that I wake up with. I'm thinking more about how I want to play, what I want to improve, like, day by day.”That day by day process will begin on Monday against Yuan Yue—an opponent about whom Swiatek will no doubt be duly informed. Obviously, it would be a dream come true. This is not, like, my clear goal that I wake up with. I'm thinking more about how I want to play, what I want to improve, like, day by day.”That day by day process will begin on Monday against Yuan Yue—an opponent about whom Swiatek will no doubt be duly informed. That day by day process will begin on Monday against Yuan Yue—an opponent about whom Swiatek will no doubt be duly informed.

Many tennis fans have done a double take watching clips of Carlos Alcaraz's new service motion on social media in recent days. ‘Where have I seen that serve before? Could the Spaniard be channeling the technique of someone with even more Grand Slam titles than himself? When a reporter asked about the new motion in his Australian Open pre-tournament press conference Friday, Alcaraz was ready to have a little fun. I know you want to,” Alcaraz bantered. “I wasn't thinking about making the same serve as Djokovic. “I think everyone has to make changes, small details. For me the serve is something that I really want to be better every year, in every tournament. I'm just putting constant work on the serve.” Alcaraz is not in danger of losing his grip on the No. 1 PIF ATP Ranking this fortnight, even if rival Jannik Sinner completes an Australian Open three-peat. But that doesn't mean the 22-year-old is lacking purpose at Melbourne Park: He will attempt to become the youngest player in history to complete the career Grand Slam. “As I said before, this is my main goal for this year,” said Alcaraz, who already has won $60m in his young career. I'm really excited about the tournament beginning.” Alcaraz, who last year fell in the quarter-finals to Novak Djokovic, plays his first match against Australian Adam Walton on Day 1, Sunday. He is seeded to meet another Aussie, Alex de Minaur, in the quarter-finals. With Sinner and Djokovic in the bottom half of the draw, potential semi-final opponents for Alcaraz include No. Alcaraz and Sinner have shared the past eight Grand Slam titles in the past two seasons and have gone head-to-head in the past three major finals, with the Spaniard winning Roland Garros and the US Open and Sinner triumphing at Wimbledon. Your data will be used in accordance with the ATP Privacy Policy and WTA Privacy Policy. Get official marketing communications from the ATP and WTA! We'll send you newsletters keeping you informed about news, tournaments, competitions, ticketing, partner offers and more. Your data will be used in accordance with the ATP Privacy Policy and WTA Privacy Policy. No part of this site may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way or by any means (including photocopying, recording or storing it in any medium by electronic means), without the written permission of ATP Tour, Inc..

MELBOURNE, Australia—Roger Federer will bid a proper farewell to the Australian Open ahead of the 2026 tournament on Saturday, competing alongside ATP legends Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt, and Pat Rafter for a “Battle of the world No. 1s” doubles match that kicks off the event's inaugural Opening Ceremony.The six-time champion, who famously coined the “Happy Slam” nickname for the Australian Open, will be back on Rod Laver Arena for the first time since 2020, having officially retired from the sport at the 2022 Laver Cup.“I'm nervous, I'm excited, I'm happy I'm here,” Federer said in a press conference moderated by former ATP doubles No. He was one of my favorite players. Then Andre, I was fortunate enough to play against him maybe 10 times or so. Just being together with those guys is going to make me feel better, as well.“I have great memories of just being here,” he added. “It's been an incredible tournament for me and one of my favorite places to play tennis.” He was one of my favorite players. Then Andre, I was fortunate enough to play against him maybe 10 times or so. Just being together with those guys is going to make me feel better, as well.“I have great memories of just being here,” he added. “It's been an incredible tournament for me and one of my favorite places to play tennis.” “I have great memories of just being here,” he added. “It's been an incredible tournament for me and one of my favorite places to play tennis.” At 44 years old, Federer has been inching back into the tennis spotlight, competing in a celebrity doubles match at last fall's Rolex Shanghai Masters and teasing a potential “Legends” tour involving himself and longtime rival Rafael Nadal.“It's hard to make it a priority in the schedule when you have four children and so many other things going on,” said Federer, who for now prefers competing in doubles rather than singles. Tennis is part of that.”Federer took a stroll down memory lane during the press conference, recalling a particularly iconic point that helped him win the 2017 Australian Open, but confessed that nostalgia for his playing days isn't as strong as some might assume.“If I would have won half of what I've done, I'd be equally proud sitting here because I achieved way more than I ever thought I would,” said Federer. “It's hard to make it a priority in the schedule when you have four children and so many other things going on,” said Federer, who for now prefers competing in doubles rather than singles. Tennis is part of that.”Federer took a stroll down memory lane during the press conference, recalling a particularly iconic point that helped him win the 2017 Australian Open, but confessed that nostalgia for his playing days isn't as strong as some might assume.“If I would have won half of what I've done, I'd be equally proud sitting here because I achieved way more than I ever thought I would,” said Federer. Federer took a stroll down memory lane during the press conference, recalling a particularly iconic point that helped him win the 2017 Australian Open, but confessed that nostalgia for his playing days isn't as strong as some might assume.“If I would have won half of what I've done, I'd be equally proud sitting here because I achieved way more than I ever thought I would,” said Federer.

MELBOURNE, Australia—Sloane Stephens will be the first to tell you that ebbs and flows are natural parts of a tennis career.“In my career, I've had ups and downs that have been exciting, not exciting, anticlimactic, all the things,” Stephens said with a smile after booking her spot in the 2026 Australian Open main draw. 1097 in the world, would concede her trajectory doesn't quite mirror one of the average player's.“I just told my coach earlier that this whole tennis journey keeps getting weirder and weirder,” joked the American. “In my career, I've had ups and downs that have been exciting, not exciting, anticlimactic, all the things,” Stephens said with a smile after booking her spot in the 2026 Australian Open main draw. 1097 in the world, would concede her trajectory doesn't quite mirror one of the average player's.“I just told my coach earlier that this whole tennis journey keeps getting weirder and weirder,” joked the American. But even Stephens, a 32-year-old former Grand Slam champion currently ranked No. 1097 in the world, would concede her trajectory doesn't quite mirror one of the average player's.“I just told my coach earlier that this whole tennis journey keeps getting weirder and weirder,” joked the American. “I just told my coach earlier that this whole tennis journey keeps getting weirder and weirder,” joked the American. That journey took the 2017 US Open winner off tour for much of the last 12 months as she dealt with a persistent foot injury. Playing just six matches in 2025, Stephens watched tennis from the literal sidelines as an analyst for various networks, watching the game evolve—but remain recognizable—in her absence.“When you don't play a lot, there's a little lull. You don't feel as competitive and you don't feel as attached to the game,” she explained. “So, it was just being able to get back, train really hard, and play and have fun on court at home. Then, I was able to translate that into a match.”After starting the 2026 season with a three-set defeat at the ASB Classic, Stephens—along with her mom, aunt, and coach Kamau Murray—traveled to Melbourne early to compete in qualifying for the first time since 2011. For reference, the last time Stephens didn't gain direct acceptance into a Grand Slam main draw, the Harry Potter and Twilight film series were still in theaters.“I think I was the only Grand Slam champion to be in qualies, which was interesting,” Stephens said with a still-formidable side eye. I hadn't won a match since God knows whenever, so I was just like, it's an opportunity to go and play and try to figure it out.” You don't feel as competitive and you don't feel as attached to the game,” she explained. “So, it was just being able to get back, train really hard, and play and have fun on court at home. Then, I was able to translate that into a match.”After starting the 2026 season with a three-set defeat at the ASB Classic, Stephens—along with her mom, aunt, and coach Kamau Murray—traveled to Melbourne early to compete in qualifying for the first time since 2011. For reference, the last time Stephens didn't gain direct acceptance into a Grand Slam main draw, the Harry Potter and Twilight film series were still in theaters.“I think I was the only Grand Slam champion to be in qualies, which was interesting,” Stephens said with a still-formidable side eye. I hadn't won a match since God knows whenever, so I was just like, it's an opportunity to go and play and try to figure it out.” After starting the 2026 season with a three-set defeat at the ASB Classic, Stephens—along with her mom, aunt, and coach Kamau Murray—traveled to Melbourne early to compete in qualifying for the first time since 2011. For reference, the last time Stephens didn't gain direct acceptance into a Grand Slam main draw, the Harry Potter and Twilight film series were still in theaters.“I think I was the only Grand Slam champion to be in qualies, which was interesting,” Stephens said with a still-formidable side eye. I hadn't won a match since God knows whenever, so I was just like, it's an opportunity to go and play and try to figure it out.” “I think I was the only Grand Slam champion to be in qualies, which was interesting,” Stephens said with a still-formidable side eye. I hadn't won a match since God knows whenever, so I was just like, it's an opportunity to go and play and try to figure it out.” She figured it out with few issues over three rounds, rallying from a set down to defeat Australian Olivia Gadecki on Wednesday and holding off a late surge to solve No. 2 seed Lucia Bronzetti to guarantee a 14th main-draw appearance in Melbourne.“It was weird to be in qualies and wonder how it even worked,” mused Stephens. “I didn't even know we played back-to-back from yesterday to today. A lot of times in my career, I haven't been afraid to put myself out there, win or lose. Sometimes you get rewarded and sometimes you don't.”Where past years have been rife with stress, the 2013 semifinalist is taking a different approach on the court and behind the scenes, vlogging her trip to Melbourne in a rare peek behind the curtain into Stephens' off-court life.“I would have never shown anything like that ever in life,” Stephens laughed. Being on the other side and doing TV and stuff, I can see how fans would want to see those kinds of moments.“Definitely one of the goals this year is just to have more fun and to enjoy it. “I didn't even know we played back-to-back from yesterday to today. A lot of times in my career, I haven't been afraid to put myself out there, win or lose. Sometimes you get rewarded and sometimes you don't.”Where past years have been rife with stress, the 2013 semifinalist is taking a different approach on the court and behind the scenes, vlogging her trip to Melbourne in a rare peek behind the curtain into Stephens' off-court life.“I would have never shown anything like that ever in life,” Stephens laughed. Being on the other side and doing TV and stuff, I can see how fans would want to see those kinds of moments.“Definitely one of the goals this year is just to have more fun and to enjoy it. Where past years have been rife with stress, the 2013 semifinalist is taking a different approach on the court and behind the scenes, vlogging her trip to Melbourne in a rare peek behind the curtain into Stephens' off-court life.“I would have never shown anything like that ever in life,” Stephens laughed. Being on the other side and doing TV and stuff, I can see how fans would want to see those kinds of moments.“Definitely one of the goals this year is just to have more fun and to enjoy it. “I would have never shown anything like that ever in life,” Stephens laughed. Being on the other side and doing TV and stuff, I can see how fans would want to see those kinds of moments.“Definitely one of the goals this year is just to have more fun and to enjoy it. As mom Sybil texted near the small interview scrum, Stephens showed off her Free People Movement tennis dress, a lacey yellow ensemble evocative of Ted Tinling's iconic designs.“This was made in my living room, and it took about four fittings,” claimed Stephens, lifting her sweatshirt to show off the intricacies. “Maria Sakkari asked me if it was even a tennis dress and I was like, ‘Yeah girl. Free People Movement, they're growing and they're like the cool kids in town.”Win or lose, that's a role Stephens has inhabited flawlessly in over a decade on tour. “This was made in my living room, and it took about four fittings,” claimed Stephens, lifting her sweatshirt to show off the intricacies. Free People Movement, they're growing and they're like the cool kids in town.”Win or lose, that's a role Stephens has inhabited flawlessly in over a decade on tour.

As Sinner goes for a three-peat and Djokovic chases major No. 25, former finalists Medvedev and Zverev find themselves in the same quarter.BySteve TignorPublished Jan 15, 2026 copy_link The men's draw at the first Grand Slam of 2026 would seem to be as simple, straightforward, and drama-free as any we've ever seen. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have played in the finals of the last three majors, and as they head toward their mid-20s, they're only getting better. Who could possibly derail a fourth straight final-round collision?126 other players will do their best starting on Sunday in Melbourne (Saturday evening Eastern Time). 126 other players will do their best starting on Sunday in Melbourne (Saturday evening Eastern Time). 👉 Bookmark: Where to watch the 2026 AO on Tennis Channel We'll see how he handles not hearing his voice.Read: Instant reaction to the men's draw reveal We'll see how he handles not hearing his voice.Read: Instant reaction to the men's draw reveal We'll see how he handles not hearing his voice.Read: Instant reaction to the men's draw reveal In the third round he might face either Corentin Moutet or Seb Korda. 6 Alex De Minaur is scheduled to be his quarterfinal foe. Facing an Aussie at home shouldn't bother Alcaraz: He's 5-0 against De Minaur.There are other talented players in this quarter—Alexander Bublik. Flavio Cobolli, Frances Tiafoe—but Alcaraz can't meet any of them until the quarters.Dark HorseBublik. The 10th seed is coming off a title run last week, and can beat anyone on any given day. Alcaraz could face him in the quarters; they've never played before.First-Round Matches to WatchKorda vs. Michael Zheng, a top college player from New Jersey who has been rising through the Challenger ranksPaul vs. Aleksander KovacevicBublik vs. Jenson BrooksbySemifinalist: Alcaraz Flavio Cobolli, Frances Tiafoe—but Alcaraz can't meet any of them until the quarters.Dark HorseBublik. The 10th seed is coming off a title run last week, and can beat anyone on any given day. Alcaraz could face him in the quarters; they've never played before.First-Round Matches to WatchKorda vs. Michael Zheng, a top college player from New Jersey who has been rising through the Challenger ranksPaul vs. Aleksander KovacevicBublik vs. Jenson BrooksbySemifinalist: Alcaraz The 10th seed is coming off a title run last week, and can beat anyone on any given day. Alcaraz could face him in the quarters; they've never played before.First-Round Matches to WatchKorda vs. Michael Zheng, a top college player from New Jersey who has been rising through the Challenger ranksPaul vs. Aleksander KovacevicBublik vs. Jenson BrooksbySemifinalist: Alcaraz First-Round Matches to WatchKorda vs. Michael Zheng, a top college player from New Jersey who has been rising through the Challenger ranksPaul vs. Aleksander KovacevicBublik vs. Jenson BrooksbySemifinalist: Alcaraz But after his well-publicized, and self-publicized, struggles of 2025, how much of a threat is the 28-year-old this time around?Like Alcaraz, his draw should help. The seeds closest to him are Andrey Rublev and Cam Norrie; Zverev is 13-3 against them combined.The two tougher opponents in this quarter—No. Medvedev, who just won in Brisbane, is a three-time Australian Open finalist who looks determined to make up for the collapse he suffered in 2025. I'll also take him over Zverev in the quarters.First-Round Matches to WatchLearner Tien vs. fellow Californian Marcos GironAuger-Aliassime vs. Nuno BorgesSemifinalist: Medvedev The seeds closest to him are Andrey Rublev and Cam Norrie; Zverev is 13-3 against them combined.The two tougher opponents in this quarter—No. Medvedev, who just won in Brisbane, is a three-time Australian Open finalist who looks determined to make up for the collapse he suffered in 2025. I'll also take him over Zverev in the quarters.First-Round Matches to WatchLearner Tien vs. fellow Californian Marcos GironAuger-Aliassime vs. Nuno BorgesSemifinalist: Medvedev Medvedev, who just won in Brisbane, is a three-time Australian Open finalist who looks determined to make up for the collapse he suffered in 2025. I'll also take him over Zverev in the quarters.First-Round Matches to WatchLearner Tien vs. fellow Californian Marcos GironAuger-Aliassime vs. Nuno BorgesSemifinalist: Medvedev I'll also take him over Zverev in the quarters.First-Round Matches to WatchLearner Tien vs. fellow Californian Marcos GironAuger-Aliassime vs. Nuno BorgesSemifinalist: Medvedev First-Round Matches to WatchLearner Tien vs. fellow Californian Marcos GironAuger-Aliassime vs. Nuno BorgesSemifinalist: Medvedev On the negative side, he's 38 and hasn't won a major since 2023—an eternity for him.Still, Djokovic held steady when he had to in 2025, making the semis at all four Slams, before (a) his body gave out, or (b) he was overmatched by either Sinner or Alcaraz, or (c) both. 27 Brandon Nakashima; he has never played him before, either. His fourth-round opponent could be a towering server like Jakub Mensik or Hubert Hurkacz. 27 Brandon Nakashima; he has never played him before, either. His fourth-round opponent could be a towering server like Jakub Mensik or Hubert Hurkacz. Djokovic starts against 71st-ranked Pedro Martinez, a clay-courter he has never played before. 27 Brandon Nakashima; he has never played him before, either. His fourth-round opponent could be a towering server like Jakub Mensik or Hubert Hurkacz. Of those, Fritz may be more dangerous on hard courts, but he happens to be 0-11 against Djokovic.We'll find out how fairly quickly Novak handles best-of-five. If he can keep his fitness up and his body together, he should be the favorite to make his 13th semi here.Dark Horse: 31st seed Stefanos Tsitsipas was a finalist Down Under as recently as 2023, and is the last player to beat Sinner there. He could play Musetti in the third round.First-Round Matches to WatchNakashima vs. Botic Van de ZandschulpHurkacz vs. Zizou BergsStan Wawrinka vs. Laslo DjereGrigor Dimitrov vs. Tomas MachacSemifinalist: Djokovic We'll find out how fairly quickly Novak handles best-of-five. If he can keep his fitness up and his body together, he should be the favorite to make his 13th semi here.Dark Horse: 31st seed Stefanos Tsitsipas was a finalist Down Under as recently as 2023, and is the last player to beat Sinner there. He could play Musetti in the third round.First-Round Matches to WatchNakashima vs. Botic Van de ZandschulpHurkacz vs. Zizou BergsStan Wawrinka vs. Laslo DjereGrigor Dimitrov vs. Tomas MachacSemifinalist: Djokovic He could play Musetti in the third round.First-Round Matches to WatchNakashima vs. Botic Van de ZandschulpHurkacz vs. Zizou BergsStan Wawrinka vs. Laslo DjereGrigor Dimitrov vs. Tomas MachacSemifinalist: Djokovic First-Round Matches to WatchNakashima vs. Botic Van de ZandschulpHurkacz vs. Zizou BergsStan Wawrinka vs. Laslo DjereGrigor Dimitrov vs. Tomas MachacSemifinalist: Djokovic Nakashima vs. Botic Van de ZandschulpHurkacz vs. Zizou BergsStan Wawrinka vs. Laslo DjereGrigor Dimitrov vs. Tomas MachacSemifinalist: Djokovic Hurkacz vs. Zizou BergsStan Wawrinka vs. Laslo DjereGrigor Dimitrov vs. Tomas MachacSemifinalist: Djokovic Sinner's last loss at this event was a five-set defeat to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 2023 round of 16.© AFP or licensors Sinner is on a 14-match Australian Open win streak dating back to 2023. Last year he dropped just two sets on the way to the title, and won his semifinal and final in lop-sided fashion. It's hard to think of a player in the field, outside of Alcaraz, who could be called a credible threat to Sinner at this tournament right now.He'll start against 94th-ranked Hugo Gaston; Sinner is 2-0 against him. In the third round, he could play 28th seed Joao Fonseca, who made a splash at this tournament last year; they've never met. His draw likely suits him, too, whoever is in it. It's hard to think of a player in the field, outside of Alcaraz, who could be called a credible threat to Sinner at this tournament right now.He'll start against 94th-ranked Hugo Gaston; Sinner is 2-0 against him. In the third round, he could play 28th seed Joao Fonseca, who made a splash at this tournament last year; they've never met. In the third round, he could play 28th seed Joao Fonseca, who made a splash at this tournament last year; they've never met. All of which is to say: Sinner losing before the semis would be a shock.First-Round Matches to WatchShelton vs. Ugo HumbertKhachanov vs. Alex MichelsenSemifinalist: Sinner