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Top Five Men’s Singles Favorites for 2019 Australian Open

By Harry Floyd

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates a point in the mixed doubles match against Belinda Bencic and Roger Federer of Switzerland during day eight of the 2019 Hopman Cup at RAC Arena on January 05, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates a point in the mixed doubles match against Belinda Bencic and Roger Federer of Switzerland during day eight of the 2019 Hopman Cup at RAC Arena on January 05, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images) /
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 31: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action during a practice session during day two of the 2019 Brisbane International at the Queensland Tennis Centre on December 31, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images) /

Health, health, health; we cannot stress it enough as that will be the biggest factor for Rafael Nadal at this year’s Australian Open.

Will Rafael Nadal be healthy enough to make a championship run at the 2019 Australian Open? We don’t know. Nadal claims that he will be 100 percent by the time action at Melbourne Park comes around but recent withdrawals and precautions are cause for some doubt.

If, and it’s a big if, Rafa is healthy enough to go at the Australian Open, he is the number three favorite in men’s singles to take the title. Nadal is former champion at the major tournament, winning back in 2009.

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It comes as no surprise that the King of Clay has performed best at the French Open throughout his career. His play at Roland Garros is unparalleled but he needs to prove that he can hang with the likes of other champions at the Australian Open.

While we cannot say whether or not we believe Nadal and his team regarding his health until we see him play, you cannot discount the Spanish superstar. He is arguably one of the best tennis players to ever grace a court, making our list of the Top 10 Men’s Players in Open Era. Stay tuned to see if Nadal can find his rhythm and maintain the endurance, stamina, and willpower needed for a title run at the Australian Open.

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