Australian Open 2014: 10 contenders to win in Melbourne, including Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal

The tournament in Melbourne begins on Monday - but who will be the last man standing?

Ryan Baxter
Friday 10 January 2014 14:08 EST
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The Australian Open gets underway next week.

Novak Djokovic will be looking for his fourth title in a row - but that'll be easier said than done.

Roger Federer may be slipping from the echelons of the game - but there are a few new contenders in the mix.

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Can Rafael Nadal continue his remarkable return from injury - and how will Andy Murray, the three-time finalist, cope following his recent back surgery?

Here, we take a look at 10 contenders to win the first grand slam of 2014.

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