Australian Open 2024: Who are the other men’s contenders to look out for?

Three contenders for the men's singles title at the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday:

ALEXANDER ZVEREV (GERMANY)

Ranking: 6

There was little optimism around Alexander Zverev at the start of last season, with the German miles off the pace when he arrived at the Australian Open after undergoing ankle surgery and suffering from a bone edema.

This time around, though, the Olympic champion appears close to his best after working his way back to full fitness and making deep runs at the French and US Opens, while also picking up trophies in Chengdu and Hamburg.

Zverev impressed with Germany at the United Cup, winning singles matches against Stefanos Tsitsipas, Hubert Hurkacz, Lorenzo Sonego, Adrian Mannarino and Alex de Minaur to power his side to victory at the team tournament.

STEFANOS TSITSIPAS ...