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Australian Open Top Ten Men’s Contenders

By Christopher Weis

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Sep 13, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits to Roger Federer of Switzerland on day fourteen of the 2015 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits to Roger Federer of Switzerland on day fourteen of the 2015 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

I really could leave this slide blank as to why he is the top contender for the title. Djokovic has won this title five times already, including in 2015 over Andy Murray. Before that, he won the tournament in 2012 in the epic final over Rafael Nadal and also in 2013 (Murray), 2011 (also Murray), and 2008 (Tsonga).

So what else is there for Djokovic to accomplish?  I’d say to keep winning and try to catch Federer and thus (possibly) eclipse him as the greatest player ever.  Can he do it?  It’s certainly possible and it all starts this tournament.

Djokovic would have to face Federer in the semifinals if the seeds hold. In some ways, that is a good thing, as he would not have to face his nemesis Stan Wawrinka in the semifinals. I really just cannot envision anybody but Djokovic taking this title.  He owns this tournament and will likely add one more title to his collection.

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