News24 | Djokovic to Sinner: Five men to watch at the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic during a training session ahead of the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday, at Melbourne Park. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic during a training session ahead of the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday, at Melbourne Park. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic is targeting an 11th Australian Open title and, in the absence of injured Rafael Nadal, several younger players are out to stop him.

AFP Sport highlights five men to watch when the first Grand Slam of the year begins on Sunday:

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