The first Grand Slam of the year is here! Men’s singles defending champion Novak Djokovic is aiming for a record-cementing 11th title here. Meanwhile, women’s singles defending champion Aryna Sabalenka is hoping she can build on the breakthrough she had last year. But the Australian Open can be unpredictable. The crowds can be rowdy, and the heat can be stifling. Let’s see what happens!

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