Novak Djokovic is looking forward to competing against a ‘super strong’ field of younger players in Adelaide and Melbourne, but says he and Nadal are still strong contenders. Djokovic is hoping to claim a tenth Australian Open title in 2023 and he will kick-start his preparations by playing the Adelaide International, which is packed full of young and in-form players on the Tour. 22-year-old Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime ended last season in fine form, winning four titles and breaking into the top ten rankings for the first time, while Andrey Rublev also won four titles and reached the semi-finals of the Nitto ATP finals. The Adelaide field also includes 19-year-old Dane Holger Rune who defeated Djokovic to …

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