Australian Open 2023: Top 6 players to watch out for

Australian Open 2023 is scheduled to start on January 16 at Melbourne Park, with the women's championship match scheduled for January 28 and Men's final on January 29. Here is a look at the best players taking part in the much-awaited tournament.

Rafael Nadal: Tennis ace Rafael Nadal will be one of the top contenders in the Grand Slam title race. Known for his quick and aggressive games, Nadal has won 1067 matches, lost 217 matches and has an astonishing 83% career wins. Credit: AFP Photo

Iga Swiatek: Poland's Iga Swiatek is succeeding Ash Barty post her retirement and made the most of her opportunity in 2022. She won eight WTA trophies and became the first woman in six years to win two Grand Slams in the same season – at Roland Garros and New York. At the Australian Open 2023, the 21-year-old fierce player will give her best to clinch the title. Credit: AFP Photo

Novak Djokovic: Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic, who faced heat and was embroiled in a deportation saga, is back and looks strong as ever. The nine-time champion will leave no stone unturned to lift the Australian Open title again. Credit: Reuters Photo

Ons Jabeur: Tunisian sensation Ons Jabeur is the one who can give a tough fight to Swiatek at the tournament. Jabeur is a valuable asset to the women's game, with an exuberant presence both on and off the court. Credit: AFP Photo

Casper Ruud: With one of the game's strongest forehands and tremendous athleticism, the 24-year-old Norwegian will look forward to lifting the title this year. Last year he came within a whisker of winning his first grand slam title. Credit: AFP Photo

Caroline Garcia: French player Garcia, who created history by reaching the semi-finals of the US Open and then winning her biggest career title at the WTA Finals, will be one of the players who has all the potential to upset the biggies and walk away with the title. Credit: AFP Photo