Australian Open 2018: Projected routes to the men’s singles final for the top players

Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev

Alexander 'Sascha' Zverev starts his campaign with a match against Thomas Fabbiano and would possibly follow that up with a match against Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Kukushkin. The third round gives us a prospect of a sibling clash, as brothers Alexander and Mischa could meet – they have never squared off before in a Slam.

If he makes through that, things might get very serious as the daunting prospect of facing six-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic awaits in the fourth round. Dominic Thiem would possibly then be his quarter-final opponent, and with him being drawn in Roger Federer’s half, a match between the World No. 2 and 4 could possibly determine who faces World No. 1 Nadal in the final.