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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Naomi Osaka of Japan serves in her Women's Singles Final match against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic on day 13 of the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 26, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images for Tennis Australia)

Miami Open Favorite: Naomi Osaka, Sloane Stephens, or Serena Williams?

Gael Monfils: breaking down his title chances on the 2019 ATP Tour

Novak Djokovic: iron grip over ATP Tour to continue through Wimbledon

Kevin Anderson has plenty of tennis left in the tank

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning his quarter final match against Frances Tiafoe of the United States during day nine of the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 22, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Is Rafael Nadal the new frontrunner at the Australian Open?

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Serena Williams of the United States plays a backhand in her third round match against Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine during day six of the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Serena Williams creates major hurdle for top seeded Simona Halep

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark serves in her third round match against Maria Sharapova of Russia during day five of the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 18, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Which Caroline Wozniacki will we get on the 2019 WTA Tour?

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Denis Shapovalov of Canada celebrates winning a point in his second round match against Daniel Taro of Japan during day four of the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Denis Shapovalov has nothing to lose at the Australian Open

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 15: Jack Sock of the United States reacts in his first round match against Alex Bolt of Australia during day two of the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 15, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

When will Jack Sock rediscover his ATP singles game?

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)

2019 Australian Open: Top Ten Surprise Predictions

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 10: Simona Halep of Romania plays a shot during a practice session ahead of the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 10, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Simona Halep stumble in Sydney is nothing to worry about

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 02: Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark serves during her first round match against Laura Siegemund of Germany at the ASB Classic on January 02, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Troubling loss for Caroline Wozniacki prior to Australian Open

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)

Top Five Men’s Singles Favorites for 2019 Australian Open

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 30: Elina Svitolina speaks to the press during day one of the 2019 Brisbane International at Pat Rafter Arena on December 30, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Elina Svitolina eyes Grand Slam win and world number one ranking

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 30: Eugenie Bouchard of Canada serves during her women's singles second round match against Marketa Vondrousova of Czech Republic on Day Four of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Eugenie Bouchard Bounces Back, Wins Auckland Opener

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during his men's singles semi-final match against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina on Day Twelve of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal must recover and prove himself after Mubadala loss

SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 24: Angelique Kerber of Germany plays a forehand in her women's singles match against Naomi Osaka of Japan during day 4 of the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global at Singapore Sports Hub on October 24, 2018 in Singapore. at Singapore Sports Hub on October 24, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Angelique Kerber Wins, Fights for Strong 2019 Start

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 14: Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with his trophy after defeating Borna Coric of Croatia in the final of men's singles match of the 2018 Rolex Shanghai Masters at Qi Zhong Tennis Centre on October 14, 2018 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Kevin Lee/Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic Remains Clearcut Favorite on 2019 ATP Tour

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 30: Belinda Bencic and Roger Federer of Switzerland laugh in the mixed doubles match against Katie Boulter and Cameron Norrie of Great Britain during day two of the 2019 Hopman Cup at RAC Arena on December 30, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

Roger Federer’s Hopman Cup performance sign of what to expect

Eugenie Bouchard Enjoys Auckland Prior To Tournament Action

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 29: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebartes after winning the men's final match of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship at International Tennis Centre Zayed Sports City on December 29, 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic Sees Mubadala World Tennis Championship Success

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 29: Kei Nishikori of Japn blows out candles on his birthday cake ahead of the 2019 Brisbane International at Pat Rafter Arena on December 29, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Happy Birthday to former world number four Kei Nishikori

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA - OCTOBER 02: Maria Sharapova speaks onstage at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit 2018 at Ritz Carlton Hotel on October 2, 2018 in Laguna Niguel, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Fortune)

Is Maria Sharapova healthy enough to make a run in 2019?

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 28: Andy Murray of Great Britain and coach Jamie Delgado during a practice session ahead of the 2019 Brisbane International at Pat Rafter Arena on December 28, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Andy Murray Believes in Himself Heading into Brisbane

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Serena Williams of the United States poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the 2017 Women's Singles Australian Open Championship at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Associated Press Names Serena Williams Female Athlete of the Year

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15: Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates match point during his round robin match against Kevin Anderson of South Africa during Day Five of the Nitto ATP Finals at The O2 Arena on November 15, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

ATP Tour: what it is, what it looks like, and what fans need to know

HALLE, GERMANY - JUNE 23: Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a forehand in his half final match against Denis Kudla of the United States during day six of the Gerry Weber Open at Gerry Weber Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Halle, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Starke/Getty Images)

Can Roger Federer three-peat at the Australian Open?

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates a point against Alex De Minaur of Australia during they third round of the 2018 Rolex Shanghai Masters on Day 5 at Qi Zhong Tennis Centre on October 11, 2018 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

2019 ATP Early Favorites and Players to Watch