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2019 Australian Open: Top Ten Surprise Predictions

By Toby Oliver

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Roger Federer (L) of Switzerland poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after winning the 2018 Australian Open Men's Singles Final against Marin Cilic of Croatia, posing with the runners-up trophy on day 14 of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Roger Federer (L) of Switzerland poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after winning the 2018 Australian Open Men's Singles Final against Marin Cilic of Croatia, posing with the runners-up trophy on day 14 of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 19: Tomas Berdych of The Czech Republic plays a backhand during his match against Julien Benneteau of France on Day Two of the Fever-Tree Championships at Queens Club on June 19, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) /

9 – Tomas Berdych at the 2019 Australian Open

Tomas Berdych’s had a good start to the 2019 ATP Tour after having a sporadic 2018, missing much of it through injury. However, the 33-year-old had a good tournament in Doha a few weeks ago where he reached the final.

There’s no doubting Berdych’s talent as he’s reached the semi-final of the Australian Open twice before. However, his recent injury could mean that it’ll take him some time to re-adjust to the best-of-five format.

He has a tough first round match against 13th seed Kyle Edmund who reached the semi-final last year. However, should he come through that, there would be the chance to play Rafael Nadal in the fourth round. Berdych beat Nadal at the Australian Open in 2015.

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