GRAND SLAM tennis returns as the world’s best face off at the Australian Open.
Andy Murray will once again miss out as he continues his recovery, but Novak Djokovic will be looking to defend his crown and move up to 17 major titles.
Australian Open organisers have declared the competition will go ahead despite tough conditions from the bushfiresAAP IMAGEBut the competition will be overshadowed by the ongoing troubles in Australia, with Melbourne not far from where bushfires have sent the nation into a state of emergency.