Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud are among the top favourites to win the current Australian Open. Since an injured Carlos Alcaraz had to skip the first slam of the year, Djokovic, Tsitsipas, and Ruud have the opportunity to snatch the top spot of the ranking from the Spanish player.
Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas can become world number 1 only if they win the Australian Open. Casper Ruud can be the leader of the ATP Rankings if he wins the tournament in Melbourne or he is the runner-up, but not to Djokovic and Tsitsipas.
These are the latest live rankings. (Click here for the latest updates).
Novak Djokovic in 2023
Ranked world no.5, Novak played his last match on the 8th of January when he defeated world no.31 Sebastian Korda 6-7(8) 7-6(3) 6-4 in the final in Adelaide to win his 92nd career title.
This year the Serbian owns a 5-0 match record. Novak conquered 1 title in Adelaide.
Tsitsipas at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2023
Ranked world no.4, Tsitsipas achieved an overall 5-0 match record in 2023. The Greek is participating at the Australian Open where he ousted the world no.61 Quentin Halys 6-3 6-4 7-66.
Stefanos Tsitsipas will take on the world no.169 Rinky Hijikata in the 2nd round on Wednesday at 9:00 pm on Rod Laver Arena. In the past, they have never played each other so far in top events.
The Greek won 9 titles in his career: 4 on clay courts, 4 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas faced off 12 times. Their current record is 10-2 for Djokovic. The last time they played, Novak Djokovic won 6-4 7-6(4) in the round robin in Turin (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2022.
In the following video you can watch the highlights.
Casper Ruud in 2023
Currently ranked no.3, the Norwegian played his last match on the 11th of January when he was defeated by world no.68 Laslo Djere 3-6 6-3 7-6(3) in the 2nd round in Auckland (draw).
Presently, during this year Ruud has a 1-2 win-loss record.
