Updated On: 12 January, 2023 09:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyansh Goel
Former India Davis Cupper Somdev Devvarman picks Serbian Novak to rule at Melbourne Park; tips World No.1 Iga Swiatek to clinch women’s crown

Novak Djokovic during a practice session in Melbourne yesterday. Pic/AFP
This time last year, the Australian Open had made headlines for all the wrong reasons given the clash between Novak Djokovic and the Australian government over his unvaccinated status. This year, the talk is mainly around tennis, but all eyes are still on the 35-year-old Serbian, who is looking for his 10th title in Melbourne and 22nd Grand Slam.
Former India tennis player Somdev Devvarman was straightforward to pick his favourite in the men’s singles event. “He [Djokovic] is the man to beat. He is the player with the most success in Australia.