If you would have told Rafael Nadal a few months ago that he'd be playing for his 21st Slam title in Melbourne, he likely wouldn't have believed it. Now, history awaits.
The Serbian president has called the tennis player's dismissal at the border in Melbourne 'harassment.' Djokovic's father has compared it to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. He could be facing a three-year ban from Australia.
With Federer's withdrawal, Nadal's ongoing injuries and Djokovic's quest for the calendar Slam, the final major of the year could represent a turning point in the tennis landscape.