TENNIS ELBOW, HIP AND KNEE: AUSTRALIAN OPEN INJURY LIST

MEN Novak Djokovic

Six-time Melbourne champ has been sidelined since Wimbledon with right elbow injury, although the Serb intends to play exhibition ties this week.

Rafael Nadal

A knee injury forced the Spanish world number one (left) out of the Brisbane International, but he is expected to be a leading contender in Melbourne

Stan Wawrinka

The 2014 champion is returning after two operations on a knee cartilage injury. Pulled out of Abu Dhabi exhibition appearance late last month.

Milos Raonic

Calf and wrist problems kept the Canadian out of action since last Oct. Played the Brisbane International, but was bundled out by a wild card.

WOMEN Garbine Muguruza

World No 3 retired from Brisbane after collapsing with leg cramps. She is playing the Sydney International this week.

Sloane Stephens

The US Open champ withdrew from Brisbane to rest a troublesome knee and was knocked out in Sydney.

Johanna Konta

A semi-finalist in Melbourne two years ago, the Briton’s Brisbane campaign ended early when she retired with a right hip injury.

Petra Kvitova

The two-time Wimbledon champ pulled out of Brisbane with a viral illness. She missed 2017 Oz Open after being attacked with a knife.