The 2018 Australian Open starts on Monday, Jan. 15 in Melbourne, and even if you’re not a tennis fan, the tournament brings a lot to look forward to. Set in the heart of Melbourne, with stunning views of the city visible in alost every aerial shot of the coverage, the Australian Open is the site of some of the hottest action of tennis season.
Between the celebrities who come out for the Australian Open each year and the hunky men on the court, it’s hard to decide where to focus our attention. From the adorable Spaniard Rafael Nadal to the humble Swiss Roger Federer, Serbian firecracker Novak Djokovic to the lovable Czech Tomas Berdych, some of the Open’s best contenders for the men’s singles title could double as male models. Plus, those major muscles certainly don’t hurt their swoon-worthy factor.
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Get excited for the action at the Grand Slam tournament by scrolling through our gallery of the world’s hottest men’s tennis players—plus, what you need to know about each tennis star.
Tune in to catch the Australian Open from Jan. 15 to Jan. 28.
Andreas Seppi
Home country: Italy
Fun fact: Despite being born in Italy, his mother tongue is German.
David Ferrer
Home country: Spain
Fun fact: He loves reading and his favorite book is Arturo Perez-Reverte's La Reina del Sur.
Stan Wawrinka
Home country: Switzerland
Fun fact: He's a huge ice hockey fan and roots for his hometown team, Lausanne HC.
Nick Kyrgios
Home country: Australia
Fun fact: In 2015 when he was 19, he became the first teenager to make two Grand Slam quarterfinals since 2001.
Richard Gasquet
Home country: France
Fun fact: Nicknamed "Baby Federer," Gasquet was already playing tennis at the age of four.
Benoit Paire
Home country: France
Fun fact: He was voted Comeback Player of the Year in 2015 after being sidelined by a knee injury.
Jerzy Janowicz
Home country: Poland
Fun fact: Both of his parents were professional volleyball players.
