Australian Open: when it’s on, where to watch and why Novak Djokovic is chasing history

The first tennis grand slam of the year is attracting more attention for who isn’t playing, than who is

If Novak Djokovic wins the Australian Open title, he will join Rafa Nadal on a record 22 Grand Slam wins. Photograph: Patrick Hamilton/AFP/AFP via Getty Images
If Novak Djokovic wins the Australian Open title, he will join Rafa Nadal on a record 22 Grand Slam wins. Photograph: Patrick Hamilton/AFP/AFP via Getty Images