Australian Open 2013 Fearless Forecast: Men's Top Upper Draw

Novak Djokovic starts his 2013 grand slam campaign here in Melbourne with some tough match-ups on his path to the semifinal slot of this part of the draw.  His prospective opponents on that path include Ryan Harrison, Feliciano Lopez, Stanislas Wawrinka and Tomas Berdych, players he has handled well in the past.  

On the flipside, he could face Brian Baker, Radek Stepanek and Fernando Verdasco, all very competent players who could take it to him.  But still, I think, Novak should have the upperhand in getting the semifinal slot for this part of the draw, considering that he already has won this grand slam before, as well.