Alexander Zverev says the potential absence of nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic is shaking up the men’s draw and this year’s major will be “a fun one to watch”.
The world No.3 is suddenly shaping as one of the players to beat, but the German says there are multiple contenders, including Russian Daniil Medvedev, Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas and 2009 champion Rafael Nadal.
Zverev, 24, wouldn’t entertain the question that Djokovic’s tennis legacy was under threat, choosing not to confuse Djokovic’s off-court dramas that have engulfed the sport with his phenomenal Melbourne record. Either Nadal or Zverev could end up in a semi-final against Djokovic. For the 20-time major winner Nadal, it’s hard to get a proper feel on where he’s at. His ATP 250 tournament win in Melbourne last week was ideal, but he also had COVID-19 last month.Nadal was unsure what the demands of grand slam tennis - and five-set matches - would mean.
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