Australian Open 2018 Preview

NextGen players (clockwise from top left) Dominic Thiem, Pablo Carreno Busta, Denis Shapovalov, Karen Khachanov will look to make their mark

Other NextGen players like Dominic Thiem, Pablo Carreno Busta, Andrey Rublev, and Karen Khachanov can do well in the early rounds but can they go deep into the draw? Canadian sensation, Denis Shapovalov, was the 2017 ATP Most Improved Player, and will be looking to build on his 2017 performance where he had victories over Nadal and Del Potro. He may need a couple of more years before he becomes a serious contender.

Will the much vaunted NextGen be able to take advantage of the injury plagued roster and step up on the Grand Slam stage? They are definitely making their mark now and will be looking to take center stage.