Novak Djokovic plays qualifier in Australian Open opener

The Australian Open draw has set the stage for Novak Djokovic's 11th title and 25th Grand Slam crown. Djokovic faces a qualifier in the opening round and could potentially face Greek seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals, setting the stage for a thrilling rematch of last year's title clash. On the women's side, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka starts her campaign against a qualifier, while 2023 runner-up Elena Rybakina faces former world number one Karolina Pliskova.

Novak Djokovic plays qualifier in Australian Open opener
The Australian Open draw has set the stage for Novak Djokovic's 11th title and 25th Grand Slam crown. Djokovic faces a qualifier in the opening round and could potentially face Greek seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals, setting the stage for a thrilling rematch of last year's title clash. On the women's side, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka starts her campaign against a qualifier, while 2023 runner-up Elena Rybakina faces former world number one Karolina Pliskova.