Australian Open 2017: 5 Dark Horses Who Could Win Big

Modified Jan 10, 2017 05:13 GMT

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Alexander Zverev of Germany a forehand to Dan Evans of Great Britain plays in the men's singles match during day six of the 2017 Hopman Cup at Perth Arena on January 6, 2017 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) — Alexander ‘Sascha’ Zverev has been described as many – including Roger Federer – as a future No.1

5. David Goffin

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 31: (L-R) Runner up David Goffin of Belgium and Champion Rafeal Nadal of Spain pose with their trophies after the Final match of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship at Zayed Sport City on December 31, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) — Goffin was runner-up at the Mubadala Tennis Championships this season, losing out to Rafa Nadal

After reaching a career high ranking of 11 in the world, David Goffin will look to break into the top 10 this year. He won two ATP titles last season and reached the semi-finals stages of two masters. A quarter-finals appearance at the French Open was clearly the highlight of the season for the talented Belgian

In what could be termed one of his best victories in recent past, Goffin beat world number 1 Andy Murray at the Mubadala World Tennis Championships.

At the Qatar Open, Goffin went out fighting in the second round against famed giant-killer Fernando Verdasco.

Coming off a good season, the Belgian will look to build upon his performances and make an impact at the Australian Open.