2024 Australian Open Kicks Off with Djokovic, Alcaraz, Swiatek, and Osaka as Players to Watch
Djokovic Aims to Extend Winning Streak, Alcaraz Makes Comeback, Swiatek Handles Pressure as World No. 1, and Osaka Returns After Maternity Leave
- The 2024 Australian Open is set to start at Melbourne Park on Sunday, with Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Ben Shelton among the men to watch.
- Djokovic is on a 28-match Australian Open winning streak, a record in the Open era, and is aiming to further secure his spot in the record books.
- Alcaraz, who missed last year’s Australian Open with an injured right leg, is considered a complete player and is expected to make a strong comeback.
- In the women's competition, Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Naomi Osaka are among the players to watch.
- Swiatek, the world No. 1, is looking to deal with the pressure of her ranking and perform well in the tournament.
- Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, is returning to action for the first time since September 2022 after giving birth to her first child.
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