Overview

• 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.