Patrick McEnroe has labeled Novak Djokovic as “the clear favourite” for the Australian Open title as he believes the Serb ending with 24 of 25 Grand Slams is unquestionably doable. Djokovic, 35, is a document nine-time Australian Open champion and he’s returning to Melbourne Park after being denied participation on the opening Grand Slam of the 12 months 12 months in the past.
Carlos Alcaraz, ranked at No 1 on the earth, is lacking the Australian Open on account of a leg harm. However even when Alcaraz was within the match, McEnroe’s place could be the identical. “There is not any doubt in my thoughts that he is the clear favourite.
Even when [world No. 1 Carlos] Alcaraz have been within the match he’d be the clear favourite,” McEnroe mentioned, per Forbes.
McEnroe suggestions Djokovic for extra Grand Slam success
Final week, Djokovic gained Adelaide but additionally contracted a hamstring harm.
This week, Djokovic was pressured to go away an Australian Open apply early because of the harm. Nonetheless, McEnroe feels Djokovic can be match for the Australian Open. “I feel he’ll be advantageous. He is obtained, as we all know, wonderful restoration powers over his profession.
It would not get simpler at 35, however actually by the best way he is trying and the best way he is performed, even with a bit little bit of a hamstring subject, he is the favourite to win the match,” McEnroe added. Djokovic has 21 Grand Slams, one lower than document 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal.
Djokovic’s well being nonetheless serves him nicely and McEnroe expects the Serb to realize extra Grand Slam success earlier than he retires. “I feel 24, 25 is feasible. However I additionally suppose that folks underestimate, due to how nice these guys are — it is not simple.
It is not as simple as they’ve made it look,” McEnroe defined. In the meantime, Djokovic has been drawn to play Roberto Carballes Baena within the Australian Open first spherical.
