On January 16, Beijing time, Djokovic's visa case was finally settled today, and finally the world's first failed to appeal twice, and he will not be able to participate in the upcoming Australian Open competition. After Djokovic decided not to compete, the odds for this year's Australian Open men's singles title were updated.
With Djokovic missing out on the Australian Open, Medvedev became the number one favourite to win the title. The Russians are far ahead of 1-2.25, and Medvedev has completed his transformation after winning his first career Grand Slam title at the US Open last year. It is worth mentioning that if Medvedev wins the Australian Open this year, he will surpass Djokovic to reach the top of the world.
Zverev became the second favourite to win the Australian Open at 3.5 to 1, and after winning the year-end finals last year, Zverev put aside his promise to become a Grand Slam champion and world number one this year. In Djokovic's absence, Zverev was one less rival on the road to the title.
Nadal, the only player in the Big Three, is the third favourite at this year's Australian Open, with odds of winning 1 to 6. Although Nadal has publicly stated that he is not a popular candidate for this year's Australian Open. But before the Australian Open, Nadal had just won his 89th career title, and the long suspension also gave him a good recovery in physical condition. This year's Australian Open is a very good opportunity for Nadal to storm the 21st double Grand Slam and Grand Slam title.
Judging from the odds, in addition to these three people, it is very difficult for others to get this year's Australian Open. Injured Tsitsipas is 4th for 17 to 17, Rublev and Beretini are tied for 5th place for 1 to 34, Spanish rising star Alcaraz is 7th for 1 to 41, Aliassim is 8th for 1 to 51, and then Rud, Hulkach, Murray, Shapovalov and Karatsev.