Aus Open 2023 Men's Draw Predictions

<p>With the Australian Open kicking off on January 16th the world’s best tennis players have begun descending on our shores. As the racquet wielding elite file into Melbourne, we run the rule over the Men’s draw to help separate the contenders from the pretenders. So, for those wanting a little helping hand with their Aus Open wagers, read our Men’s draw predictions below.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Who Won The Australian Open Men’s Draw Last Year?</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em>Rafael Nadal</em></strong></p> <p>Rafael Nadal defeated Daniil Medvedev in a five-set epic to claim last year’s Australian Open title. The win against Medvedev also saw him overtake long-time rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as the man with the most Grand Slams in history.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Who Has Won The Most Australian Open Men’s Titles?</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>Novak Djokovic</strong></em></p> <p>Novak Djokovic has won the most Australian Open men’s titles in history, lifting the trophy a staggering nine times. He is widely considered to be the “King of Melbourne Park” having never lost an Australian Open final.Australian Open Men’s prize</p> <p>As one of the four tennis Grand Slams, the Australian Open is incredibly lucrative for its participants. The total prize pool of this year’s Australian Open totals more than $76 million. The eventual winner of the men’s draw will pocket just shy of $3 million, while the runner up nets around $1.6 million. Also ran’s fear not, just for qualifying for the first-round players take home a cool $106,250, not too shabby.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Australian Open Men’s Eventual Winner Predictions</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em>Novak Djokovic</em></strong></p> <p>The aforementioned “King of Melbourne Park”, nine-time champion Djokovic will be looking to make up for lost time after the vaccination fiasco that saw him get deported from Australia on the eve of last year’s tournament. Given the all clear to play, you can bet your bottom dollar he’ll want to put on a show this time around. Given his record in Australia, Djokovic is always considered a shoo-in when he plays this event and is undoubtedly the favourite.</p> <p><em><strong>Rafael Nadal</strong></em></p> <p>The man with the most men’s Grand Slam titles in history will be out to defend his crown in Melbourne later this month. Last year was surprisingly only the second time Nadal has tasted Aus Open glory in his illustrious 21-year career. This could also be the last time the Spaniard graces our shores in a competitive sense, with reports of retirement circulating due to his many well documented injuries finally getting the better of him. If this is to be Nadal’s swan song down under expect him to go out swinging.</p> <p><strong><em>Daniil Medvedev</em></strong></p> <p>Pantomime villain Daniil Medvedev returns to Australia with more than a few scores to settle. When he’s not beefing with Nick Kyrgios, the ref, or the crowd he’s making Australian Open finals. He has made the last two finals at Melbourne Park, tasting defeat in both. Will it be third time lucky this year for Medvedev?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Under The Radar Options</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em>Nick Kyrgios</em></strong></p> <p>Despite being one of the most polarising figures on tour, Nick Kyrgios still remains Australian Tennis’ best shot at Aus Open glory in the men’s draw. Easily one of the most naturally gifted players around, Kyrgios has all the weapons to trouble anyone in the top 10, with his service game being arguably the best in the world at the moment. The once extremely volatile Canberra native seems to have turned a corner in recent times, highlighted by his maiden appearance in a Grand Slam final at Wimbledon last year. On home soil and in the right frame of mind, anything is possible come mid-January.</p> <p><strong><em>Jannik Sinner</em></strong></p> <p>A host of high-profile five set matches have quickly earned Jannik Sinner the reputation of a true tennis warrior. The young Italian has made it clear to his opponents that he has to be dragged kicking and screaming to defeat and this internal fortitude will serve him in good stead as he looks to make a splash at the 2023 Australian Open.</p>