Chennai, Jan 24 (PTI) With the Australian Open currently on, defending champion Novak Djokovic has once again been dubbed as a favourite to retain the title, and former world No. 17 Bernard Tomic of Australia firmly believes there will be no one to challenge the great Serbian.

Djokovic is the leading Grand Slam winner in the Open Era of tennis. He also has the chance of winning the most Grand Slam titles across eras, as another win would allow him to surpass the all-time record of Margaret Court.

Djokovic is eying his 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

Tomic, who has lost to Djokovic on all six instances in the ATP circuit, dubbed him a “freak” and also the “G.O.A.T”, besides adding that to beat him, one has to play at the highest level at all times.

“I was lucky enough to beat Djokovic at the Hopman Cup 11 years ago (chuckles). He is a freak.

“You have no choice but to play at the highest level to beat him. And, if you lower your level even the slightest against him, you will lose,” he told

Source: PTI News