Australian Open Men's Singles Players

The Australian Open 2009 will see the return of all the hottest property of the men's tennis circuit to Melbourne for two weeks of scintillating action in January.

The first of the Grand Slams for the tennis calendar, the Australian Open has always attracted the very best in tennis and over 580 000 spectators. Held annually at Melbourne Park, players will exhibit their skill, fitness and determination on the two main courts, the Rod Laver Arena and Vodafone Arena.

Not only do the top contenders have to battle with the incredible heat which is so prevalent in Melbourne in January, they will also be playing on an all-new, acrylic surface known as Plexicushion, which is said to be marginally faster.

Spectators are sure to spice up the tournament by placing bets on who, they think, will win the men's singles Australian Open 2009 title.

We take a look at the current form of five top Australian Open men's singles players, their playing style and their previous records, in an effort to narrow down the field of possible winners.

Will Serb, Novak Djokovic, be able to defend his title and claim yet another victory? Or will Roger Federer reclaim his glory once again after suffering defeats by Djokovic at the 2008 Australian Open, and Nadal at Wimbledon 2008.

Can Scotsman, Andy Murray, take on and beat the best in the game? Will Andy Roddick finally prove to all his critics that he can, indeed, play competitively at the very highest level?

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