In two days, the Australian Open will kick off the 2021 Grand Slam season. While many players will be battling for the title, most people are placing their bets, as usual, on Novak Djokovic. The defending champion, who defeated Dominic Thiem in a tense five-set final in 2020, is the favorite to win every time he appears Down Under.
Most consider the Serbian to be the greatest Australian Open player of all time, competing at the tournament for over 15 years. Djokovic warmed up for the tournament at the ATP Cup, where his team failed to reach the semifinals.
He'll open his Australian Open campaign against Jeremy Chardy on Monday. Before the world No. 1 competes, see how much you know about his history in Melbourne: