Melbourne: Must be regarded as the favourite after winning his first Grand Slam title at Melbourne Park in 2008 and reclaiming the trophy in 2011, 2012, 2013, the first hat-trick of the Open era. Won four tournaments in a row at the end of last season, including the World Tour Finals. Djokovic has made the surprise addition of Boris Becker to his coaching team in a bid to find a new dimension.


World ranking: 2

Birthdate: May 22, 1987

Birthplace: Belgrade

Residence: Monte Carlo

Height: 6ft 2in (1.88m)

Weight: 176lbs (80kg)

Plays: Right-handed

Turned pro: 2003

Coach: Boris Becker, Marian Vajda

Career titles: 41

Grand Slam singles titles: 6

Career prize money: $58,134,445

Best Australian Open result: Champion (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013)