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Roger Federer: defending champion arrives in Australia

By Harry Floyd

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 28: Roger Federer of Switzerland takes a selfie with a Quokka at Rottnest Island ahead of the 2018 Hopman Cup on December 28, 2017 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 28: Roger Federer of Switzerland takes a selfie with a Quokka at Rottnest Island ahead of the 2018 Hopman Cup on December 28, 2017 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) /
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Roger Federer has arrived in Australia. The world No. 2 in men’s singles tennis is the defending champion at the Australian Open.

Roger Federer is in Australia and gearing up for the first Grand Slam of the year.

The Swiss tennis great is the defending champion at the Australian Open. Last year, he defeated friend and rival Rafael Nadal in the finals at the major tournament. Federer looks to add a 20th Grand Slam singles title during his upcoming ATP World Tour. He enters a talented field at the Hopman Cup in Perth, Australia this coming week.

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Federer is always a fan favorite on tour. He never seems to disappoint when posting on his social media either. The world No. 2 posted an Instagram photo of him in Western Australia this week.

Roger Federer aims to win his sixth career Australian Open next month.

The Swiss great took time to snap some photos with a friendly looking quokka in Australia. He should be considered a favorite to win the upcoming major tournament, especially if Nadal is not healthy enough to compete at a high level. The Spanish tennis star recently withdrew from play at Brisbane next week.

Another player to watch at Melbourne Park this year will be Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic. The former world No. 1 saw an injury ridden 2017 ATP World Tour. He looks to return to the top of the rankings in men’s singles tennis this coming tour. If he is healthy and ready for play at Melbourne Park, Djokovic must be considered a top contender at the Grand Slam. He has six singles titles at the major tournament and many are eager to see if he can bounce back early in 2018.

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All eyes are on Roger Federer as he continues to prepare for the Australian Open. The Swiss great is just behind Nadal in the men’s singles rankings as he begins his upcoming ATP World Tour. Strong play in the coming weeks could set him up to retake the sport’s top ranking. Federer and other veteran greats will look to fend off several young up and coming tennis stars on the ATP World Tour next month. Players such as ATP Finals champion Grigor Dimitov will attempt to make a splash at the Australian Open. Stay tuned to see how all of the action unfolds in the opening weeks of the 2018 ATP World Tour.

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