Pretty simple really.
Federer's retired, and Nadal went out early.
Barty's retired.
Kyrgios withdrew from the tournament due to injury.
A lot of the Australian public unfortunately dislikes Djokovic.
Yes, he was diagnosed with a lung infection just prior to the Dubai tournament.
He returned to play at Indian Wells, but didn't reach a tournament final again until the Madrid Masters where he lost to Nadal.
Wimbledon in his early years.
He's been consistent at the Australian Open, but has fallen short at the final hurdle a few too many times up until this year.
Slams won after turning 34 in the open era
3
Rosewall
Federer
2
Djokovic
Nadal
1
Gimeno
Slams won after turning 35 in the open era
3
Rosewall
Federer
1
Nadal
Slams won after turning 29 in the open era
9
Djokovic
7
Nadal
5
Laver
Agassi
4
Rosewall
Federer
3
Connors
Slams won after turning 30 in the open era
8
Djokovic
7
Nadal
4
Laver
Rosewall
Federer
2
Connors
Agassi
Wawrinka
Slams won after turning 31 in the open era
8
Djokovic
7
Nadal...
THREAD BUMP!
Slams won after turning 27 in the open era
14
Djokovic
10
Nadal
8
Federer
5
Laver
Agassi
4
Rosewall
Newcombe
Lendl
3
Connors
Sampras
Wawrinka
Slams won after turning 28 in the open era
12
Djokovic
8
Nadal
5
Laver
Agassi
Federer
4
Rosewall
3
Newcombe
Connors
Wawrinka
Nice to see Andy back playing in Australia after several years away.
I thought 2019 was the end of him when he announced his “retirement” and lost bravely to Bautista Agut.