The Australian Open lacks genuine contenders
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning the Hyundai Card Super Match against Italy’s Jannik Sinner. Photo: REUTERS SYDNEY: The Australian Open may crown Jannik Sinner a champion for a third straight year or give Carlos Alcaraz a career Grand Slam, but in the shadows lurk a few players grappling with harsh truths about their title chances at Melbourne Park. Novak Djokovic’s quest for a stretch 11th Australian Open title looks distant, with the Serb looking for yet another major title that would make him the most successful Grand Slam champion of all time. At 38, Djokovic is in the twilight of







