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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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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – DECEMBER 28: Karen Khachanov of Russia in action against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during his men’s singles match on day two of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship at International Tennis Centre Zayed Sports City on December 28, 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) /

4 – Karen Khachanov at the 2019 Australian Open

Karen Khachanov finished the 2018 ATP Tour with his first Masters title in Paris where he beat Novak Djokovic in the final. He is the 10th seed at the Australian Open this year and will play Peter Gojowczyk in the first round.

The young Russian has never been past the second round at the Australian Open. He should do that comfortably this year. He’s in the same section of the draw as Cilic which should be a good match if they both make the fourth round. Read more about Khachanov’s ability to have an impact on not just the upcoming grand slam, but the entire 2019 ATP Tour here.

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