Novak Djokovic was drawn Thursday to play Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena on his return to the Australian Open and could meet Nick Kyrgios in the last eight.
The Serbian star, who was deported a year ago, will kickstart his bid for a 10th Melbourne title and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam crown against a player ranked 75th in the world. In the absence of injured world number one Carlos Alcaraz, defending champion Rafael Nadal takes the top seed and starts against Britain’s promising Jack Draper.
On the women’s side, top seed and world number one Iga Swiatek will meet Germany’s Jule Niemeier as she targets a maiden Grand Slam title in Australia. This years AO is a perfect opportunity for betting live.