Former six-time Grand Slam doubles champion Rennae Stubbs says the Australian Open is the Main the place an upset might occur in 2026 as she thinks that's the place the place Novak Djokovic nonetheless has an opportunity of touchdown one other Slam.
The entire Grand Slams which have taken place since 2024 have been gained by both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Djokovic, the file 24-time Grand Slam champion, loved a number of deep Main runs this yr however noticed each of his campaigns finish within the semifinal. Nevertheless, the sensation was that the Serb was the closest to successful the Australian Open since he beat Alcaraz within the quarterfinal earlier than a really unlucky hamstring harm compelled him to retire within the semifinal towards Alexander Zverev. Within the subsequent three Grand Slams, the previous world No. 1 twice misplaced to Sinner and as soon as to Alcaraz.
On the Australian Open, Djokovic is a file 10-time champion and has by no means misplaced a last at Melbourne Park.
Stubbs: Djokovic is setting his sights on the Australian Open… The one one who can threaten Alcaraz and Sinner in Melbourne
“I’ve one on the Australian Open and I mentioned it time and again. I do assume that Novak is setting his sights. I don’t assume he cared concerning the ATP Finals, clearly, he didn’t play it. I believe he’s going to place all this effort and time into busting his ass one final time to win down in Australia," former doubles world No. 1 Stubbs mentioned on her podcast.
“I believe he’s the one one who can rock the cherry cart for Jannik and Carlos. Carlos has by no means made the finals there. Novak crushed him down there final yr; one set was actually good, however Novak was total higher. So I believe Novak goes in there going, I do know I can probably get to a semi-final there, and I do know I’ve perhaps yet another final grasp.”
Not solely has Alcaraz by no means gained the Australian Open, however he has but to make it previous the quarterfinal stage. On the opposite facet, Sinner is coming off back-to-back triumphs at Melbourne Park.
It stays to be seen if Djokovic can flip again the clock in January and elevate his eleventh Australian Open title.
