Goffin, Khachanov To Headline Melbourne 1/Adelaide

David Goffin and Karen Khachanov will lead an impressive field at Melbourne 1/Adelaide, which will be played in Melbourne from 31 January to 6 February due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

World No. 16 Goffin and World No. 20 Khachanov will both attempt to capture their fifth ATP Tour singles crowns in Melbourne and end personal title droughts. Goffin won his fourth tour-level trophy at the 2017 Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships, while Khachanov earned his last title at the 2018 Rolex Paris Masters.

Alongside the Top 20 stars, Cristian Garin and John Isner will also attempt to start the year with a strong week in Melbourne. The ATP 250, which will be held alongside the ATP Cup and Melbourne 2, made its debut on the ATP Tour calendar in 2020.

The tournament will welcome eight of the Top 40 players in the FedEx ATP Rankings, including #NextGenATP Italian Jannik Sinner. The 19-year-old, who is the youngest member of the Top 100, ended his final event of the 2020 ATP Tour season with his maiden tour-level crown at the Sofia Open.

Outside of the Top 40, the Adelaide field is packed with experience. Former Top 5 star Kevin Anderson, two-time Australian Open quarter-finalist Tennys Sandgren, 2020 Comeback Player of the Year Vasek Pospisil and 10-time ATP Tour titlist Sam Querrey will all compete for the trophy in Melbourne.

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