Former
world No. 2 Alex Corretja chose Novak Djokovic as the top favorite for the
title at the 2024 Australian Open, although he acknowledged expecting a more
open tournament than in recent years. The Spaniard believes that 'Nole' will
face greater challenges if he wants to achieve his 25th Grand Slam title,
considering his streak of 28 consecutive victories in Melbourne and a total of
10 titles in the first Grand Slam of the year.
Corretja
selected the main contenders and other players who could challenge Djokovic's
reign at the Australian Open. According to the 2-times Roland Garros runner-up, Carlos
Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Daniil Medvedev will be the main challenges for
the world No. 1.
Djokovic: The Top Favorite
The
36-year-old tennis player has an incredible record of 89-8 in the tournament,
corresponding to a 92% success rate. Djokovic claimed the trophy between 2019
and 2021 and then in 2023, considering he wasn't present in 2022 due to entry
restrictions to Australia related to vaccination.
Corretja
expressed his opinion that Djokovic will once again be the player to beat in
the tournament, although the main draw will be much more contested than in
previous years: "He is the main favorite; I think it's going to be one of
the most [open] Australian Opens we had in the last few years because we have
several players that can do very well and are playing their best,
physically," Corretja told Eurosport.
“They're
growing, they're getting stronger. And mentally, it's pretty much the first
time you have players who believe they can do well in a best-of-five Slam, and
sustain their level for a long time,” he added.
“After three, four matches, they were already exhausted. But now I think
you have players that can really cause problems for Novak [Djokovic]. And
that's what I think he is going to be probably the most open Australian in the
last years.
“I'm sure.
I'm sure that [Carlos] Alcaraz is ready to do well. I'm sure that [Jannik]
Sinner is going to be ready to do well. [Daniil] Medvedev, [Alexander] Zverev,
[Holger] Rune, [Andrey] Rublev have been playing very well too,” Corretja stated.
“[Stefanos] Tsitsipas also likes to play in Australia and some of the young
ones that might surprise us, like [Sebastian] Korda and [Ben] Shelton, it's not
going to be any easy to beat them," he concluded.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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