Another year has begun, and Novak Djokovic is seemingly on the brink of yet another Australian Open title. With this in mind, perhaps the new saying should be nothing is certain but death, taxes, and the Serb pitching up in Australia every year to win himself a Grand Slam.

Although admittedly, Djokovic doesn’t seem to struggle in the year’s other big tournaments, and if you bet on tennis, you will see this is the case with the 35-year-old the overwhelming favorite at just 6/5 to win Wimbledon in London during 2023.

In fact, the only Grand Slam that Djokovic isn’t a favorite to win in 2023 is the French Open, with Carlos Alcaraz the man tipped to go all the way in Paris.

Apart from that, the experts are predicting a clean sweep for the Serb over 2023, which begins with a triumph in Melbourne, a competition where Djokovic’s record defies belief.

The stats tell a story of unprecedented domination  

Indeed, the 35-year-old, as of late January 2023 during the semi-final round, hasn’t lost a match at the Australian Open since 2018, which means he has won 26 games in a row Down Under.

This record-breaking run of consecutive wins has, unsurprisingly, assisted him in winning the last three slams in Australia, which took his overall career record to nine Australian Open titles.

The closest to Djokovic on that list are Roger Federer and Roy Emerson, with six titles each, but crucially, both players have now retired. It would be careless to say that this record will stand for eternity given that they are there to be broken but right now, during the Open Era, it’s incredibly difficult to see anyone enjoying the same amount of success that Djokovic has had when in Australia.

What makes Djokovic so superior on these hard courts? 

Djokovic’s superiority on the courts of the Australian Open gives us a revealing insight into his unmatched technical ability.

At least, the courts in Melbourne are hard, which gives the ball a predictable bounce, unlike the French Open and Wimbledon where the clay and grass can alter the ball’s trajectory significantly upon hitting the surface.

Essentially, given that the bounce in Melbourne is more consistent, players will only be able to triumph if they are technically sound. It is, if you will, a battle between players who have a reliable game that can be repeated under intense pressure.

As the stats show, there hasn’t been a competitor in the men’s game who has coped with the conditions and demands of winning the Australian Open better than Djokovic has.

Furthermore, the Serb doesn’t look to be losing his touch on these courts either despite reaching an age where most players retire. Tellingly, Djokovic remarked after winning a match in Melbourne this year that 35 was the new 25.

It’s an ominous statement that suggests Djokovic will continue to rack up Australian Open titles whilst building an unassailable lead that will keep him at the top of the record books for an indefinite amount of time.

Caoimhin Kelleher, born in Cork, Ireland, has Irish nationality and is the youngest of his father Ray and mother Jacqueline’s five kids. 

Kelleher’s faith is Christianity because he was raised in a Christian family. The Liverpool goalkeeper is descended from an athletic clan. Fiacre, his older brother, presently plays for Bradford City after stints with Oxford United and Celtic.

The story of Kelleher’s childhood describes him as a striker for Ringmahon Rangers‘ Under-14 team.

The Irish player began his football career as a striker when he was a small child. Kelleher’s career peaked when he signed a contract for Liverpool Academy. 

Irish football player Caoimhin Kelleher has been in a long-term relationship with Eimear Murphy. (Source: Instagram)

Kelleher was given a new contract with the club in August 2018 after frequently appearing for Liverpool’s team during their preseason schedule in 2018 and being a member of the group that flew to the United States for the club’s summer tour.

Caoimhin Kelleher’s personal life

Kelleher has been in a long-term, fulfilling relationship with Eimear Murphy, an Irish professional dancer. She is not his wife yet.

Murphy was also a student of Jacqueline, his mother, and she went to the University of Limerick to study. Since their days in high school, Kelleher and his girlfriend have been dating.

The Ireland goalkeeper mentioned his partner in an Instagram post and even claimed that she taught him how to do Irish dance.

He revealed, “My girlfriend is very good at Irish dancing, so I’ve been trying to learn a bit of that. I used to do it at school back home, so I’ve been trying to pick it up because I want to learn it again.”

Caoimhin Kelleher’s career and his net worth

Irish football player Caoimhin Kelleher plays for Liverpool in the Premier League as a goalkeeper. Besides this, he represents the Republic of Ireland internationally.

On September 25, 2019, Kelleher made his club debut in an EFL Cup Third Round match against League One team Milton Keynes Dons, keeping a clean sheet in a 2-0 away victory.

Kelleher made his senior Ireland debut on June 8, 2021, against Hungary in a 0-0 draw, and he also started a friendly match against Qatar in October.

He extended his long-term contract with Liverpool to 2026 on June 24, 2021. The value of his contract is £1,560,000.

In the 2021/22 season, Kelleher played a significant role in Liverpool’s journey for the EFL Cup championship. On February 22, 2022, he guided his club to victory over Chelsea in the EFL Cup final by scoring the game-winning penalty.

Kelleher receives a yearly salary of £312,000. His base wage for the 2021/22 season is £312,000.

Kelleher’s net worth is expected to be around $500,000 to $2 Million.

Caoimhin Kelleher’s age, height, and weight

Kelleher is currently 23 years old. He was born as Caoimhín Odhrán Kelleher on 23 November 1998.

The player is six feet two inches tall (1.88 meters). In addition, he weighs 163 lbs (74 kg).

Caoimhín Kelleher is a goalkeeper for Premier League club Liverpool and the Republic of Ireland national team. In recent years, he has gained traction in the sports industry. 

Since then, people have noticed that he shares the same last name as the defender of Colchester United, Fiacre Kelleher. Many wondered if the two were siblings and later found out that the two, in fact, were brothers.

Since then, people have been curious about the two and if they have any more siblings or brothers.

Here is everything we know about the Kelleher family.

Caoimhín Kelleher’s siblings and brother

Caoimhín is very private about his family and rarely talks about them on social media. However, it is reported that he has four siblings — three brothers and a sister, and Caoimhín is the youngest of all his siblings. 

The Kelleher family is very into sports and is athletic, especially the Kelleher brothers. As said before, Caoimhín and Fiacre are footballers. 

Their sibling, Tim Kelleher, is a scratch golfer, and their other brother, Olan Kelleher, is a professional player in hurling, one of Ireland’s native Gaelic games.

Caoimhín Kelleher has four siblings, three brothers, and a sister. (Source: Instagram)

Their sister, Cáit, on the other hand, is a camogie player. According to The 42, Caoimhín used to play hurling with his brothers and late father when they were young. 

Their interest in sports continued as they grew older and are now professional players. 

Caoimhín Kelleher’s career and net worth

Caoimhín first started his career as a Ringmahon Rangers Under-14 striker. He was preparing to face Corinthian Boys early in the 2011-12 season when a random conversation on the sideline that day altered his life forever. 

Stephen Bermingham, an accomplished coach, met Caoimhín’s mother, Jacqueline. Bermingham, who had previously taught Caoimhín’s older brother, Fiacre, urged their mother to alter his position and become a goalkeeper.

Caoimhín became a subject of interest to Ringmahon after participating in the FAI’s Emerging Talent Programme for several weeks. Bermingham noted that because Caoimhín was a striker himself, he could predict what a striker would do.

Caoimhín signed a new deal with Liverpool in August 2018. However, he did not play in the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final against Tottenham Hotspur. 

But, he became the 12th Irish footballer to win the Champions League and the first in almost a decade. Caoimhín signed a new long-term contract with the club through 2026 on June 24, 2021.

He said, “For me, it was a positive moment to commit my future to the club for the next few years. It’s such a big club, and it’s an honour to be a part of it, so when I got the chance to sign for a few more years, I was obviously delighted.”

Caoimhín has been a part of many international matches as well. He played at the 2015 UEFA European Under-17 Championship for the Republic of Ireland U17s. 

In 2014, he was capped by his country at the under-17 level, making his debut against Malta. He has also represented his country at the under-19 and under-21 levels. 

Caoimhín was chosen to the senior Republic of Ireland squad for the first time on November 6, 2018, for the friendly encounter against Northern Ireland on November 15 and the UEFA Nations League match against Denmark on November 19, 2018. He was again called up to the senior national team in March 2019 while playing for the under-21s.

Kelleher made his senior Ireland debut on June 8, 2021, as a half-time replacement against Hungary in a 0-0 draw. He was then included in the lineup for a friendly against Qatar in October 2021.

Caoimhín has not revealed his salary or net worth to date. However, it is reported that his salary for playing for Liverpool annually is £312,000, which is roughly over USD 380,000.

Similarly, his net worth is reported to be around seven figures.