Australian Open 2024: Can anyone stop the Novak Djokovic juggernaut

As Djokovic headlines the men’s side, top seed Iga Swiatek will begin the first Major of the year as the favourite for the women’s singles title. The Pole, however, is likely to face stiff competition from defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, last year's runner-up Elena Rybakina, and 2023 US Open winner Coco Gauff.

Djokovic came agonisingly close to bagging all four Majors last year. After winning the Australian, French and US Opens, and finishing as runner-up at Wimbledon, he capped off the season by claiming the ATP Finals title for a record seventh time. This year, the 36-year-old will be eyeing a perfect run at the Slams along with his first-ever Olympic gold at Paris.

“It’s no different this year,” said Djokovic, winner of a record 24 men’s singles Grand Slam titles.