Australian Open 2013: Previewing Top Contenders’ Round of 16 Matchups

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Published: January 19, 2013

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Those who came into the 2013 Australian Open fearful that Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray would see an early-round demise Down Under have had their fears assuaged for the most part. Each of the world's top three players have advanced on to the Round of 16 in Melbourne and have done so in relatively relaxing fashion.

However, once the field gets dragged down to 16 men, the dregs of the field are out, and the competition rises. Djokovic, Federer and Murray will all face off against seeded opponents for the first time at this year's Australian Open, leaving the upset possibilities higher than ever.

Do any of their opponents have a chance at pulling off the unthinkable? Here is a complete preview of the three favorites' Round of 16 matches. 

 

(1) Novak Djokovic vs. (15) Stanislas Wawrinka



The world's top-ranked player doesn't look like has missed a beat from his torrid end of the 2012 season. Through his first three matches, Djokovic is yet to drop a set and hasn't even reached a tiebreaker against any of his opponents. Other than a few blips on the radar, it's been pure domination from start to finish thus far.

Wawrinka's road has been slightly rockier, but the same can also be said for him. The 27-year-old Swede has hasn't seen a fourth set, thus far, in Melbourne and looked strong against Sam Querry, who was in fine form during a their highly competitive match.

Nevertheless, this should be the end of the line for Wawrinka. Djokovic has won his last 10 matches against his counterpart, dating back the whole way to 2006. Recent Round of 16 history also points in Djokovic's favor.

The two men faced off at the 2012 U.S. Open in the fourth round, where Djokovic dispatched of Wawrinka in straight sets en route to making the final at Flushing Meadows. Considering the Serbian star hasn't lost in Melbourne since 2010, it seems highly unlikely that Wawrink...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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