The Australian Open will start in less than one month, with Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic considered the top favorites to win the first game of the year. All top players are part of the entry list. Unfortunately, Gael Monfils and Kamil Majchrzak (suspended for doping) had to retire.
This is the latest entry list (top 20). Click here for the full entry list.
Seed | Player | Rank |
---|---|---|
1 | Â Â C.Alcaraz | 1 |
2 | Â Â R.Nadal | 2 |
3 | Â Â C.Ruud | 3 |
4 | Â Â S.Tsitsipas | 4 |
5 | Â Â N.Djokovic | 5 |
6 | Â Â F.Auger-Aliassime | 6 |
7 | Â Â D.Medvedev | 7 |
8 | Â Â A.Rublev | 8 |
9 | Â Â T.Fritz | 9 |
10 | Â Â H.Hurkacz | 10 |
11 | Â Â H.Rune | 11 |
12 | Â Â A.Zverev | 12 |
13 | Â Â P.Busta | 13 |
14 | Â Â C.Norrie | 14 |
15 | Â Â J.Sinner | 15 |
16 | Â Â M.Berrettini | 16 |
17 | Â Â M.Cilic | 17 |
18 | Â Â D.Shapovalov | 18 |
19 | Â Â F.Tiafoe | 19 |
20 | Â Â K.Khachanov | 20 |
Carlos Alcaraz in 2022
At the moment ranked no.1, the Spaniard played his last match on the 4th of November when he had to retire when playing against world no.11 Holger Rune in the quarter and the scoreline was 6-3 6-6 .
This season Alcaraz has achieved a composed 57-13 record. Carlos conquered 5 titles in 2022 in Rio de Janeiro, Miami, Barcelona, Madrid and U.S. Open. Alcaraz was the finalist in Hamburg and Umag.
Alcaraz will compete next in Australian Open (Australian Open). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 16th of January.
Rafael Nadal in 2022
Now ranked no.2, Nadal played his last match on the 17th of November when he overcame world no.3 Casper Ruud 7-5 7-5 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
Currently, during this year Rafael has an overall 39-8 record. The Spaniard has won 4 titles in 2022 in Melbourne, Australian Open, Acapulco and French Open. Nadal was the finalist in Indian Wells.
Nadal will compete next in Australian Open (Australian Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 16th of January.
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal squared off 3 times. Their actual record is 2-1 for Nadal. Previously, the last time they locked horns, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-2 1-6 6-3 in the quarter in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) on the 6th of May 2022.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Novak Djokovic in 2022
Ranked no.5, the Serbian played his last match on the 20th of November when he defeated world no.3 Casper Ruud 7-5 6-3 in the final in the Nitto ATP Finals to win his 91st career title.
Currently, during this season the Serbian has a 42-7 record. Djokovic has won 5 titles in 2022 in Rome, Wimbledon, Tel Aviv, Astana and the Nitto ATP Finals. Novak was the runner-up in Belgrade and in Paris.
Rafael Nadal |
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