Predicted Winners in BOLD
ROD LAVER ARENA
[1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Mischa Zverev (GER) – It is good to see the older Zverev playing well, but I think Andy Murray advances with few difficulties.
[5] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs [17] Roger Federer (SUI) – Based on form, I should probably pick Nishikori who was the runner-up at Brisbane and played well enough at the O2 in November. Based on my gut, I am taking Federer who has won 9 of 10 sets in 2017.
MARGARET COURT ARENA
[4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. Andreas Seppi (ITA) – Stan is setting himself up for a shot at a 4th major title.
HISENSE ARENA
[12] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) vs. Daniel Evans (GBR) – Does Evans’ run end? I think so, but he has played quite well.
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