Nadal believes Djokovic will face stern test in sealing 10th Australian Open barring himself: "There are many young people who push and they are open tournaments"

Novak Djokovic will be the overwhelming favourite at the 2023 Australian Open but Rafael Nadal believes it will be very hard winning the event.

Winning any grand slam is tough but an added motivation will be present for Djokovic at the 2023 Australian due to how last year went. Despite that, Nadal thinks it will be very tough for Djokovic to win the event as many great players including himself will be trying to do the same thing. He said:

"Obviously, someone who has won a tournament 9 times is a candidate. But there are many young people who push and they are open tournaments."

There are several players that are capable of winning the event as Djokovic, Nadal, Medvedev, Zverev, Alcaraz all capable of winning the event.