FIVE THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN

The years 2017 and 2018 were all about the old guard and by the look of it Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will continue to hold sway in 2019 too. As the tennis season gets going, here are five things to look forward to at the year’s first Grand Slam:

NOVAK DJOKOVIC 1

Seeding:

World ranking:

1

(Serbia)

(Spain)

Seeding: World ranking: Age:

Grand Slam titles: (Australian Open 2009; French Open 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018; Wimbledon 2008, 2010; U.S. Open 2010, 2013, 2017)

ATP career titles:

Biggest weapon: Nadal's whipped topspin forehand is one of the most vicious shots in tennis. Biggest weakness: Match fitness. Nadal's high energy style has taken a toll over the years and he retired during the US Open semi-finals with tendonitis in his

knee.