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EXPLAINED: Australian open draw reveals exciting matchups and defending champions | Rare Historical Photos

El australiano Nick Kyrgios, a la izquierda, y el serbio Novak Djokovic celebran durante su partido de dobles contra el austriaco Alexander Erler y el alemán Andreas Mies en el Brisbane International,

The draw for the upcoming Australian Open has set the stage for some thrilling matchups as defending champions and top-ranked players gear up for the season's first major tournament.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic find themselves on opposite sides of the draw, ruling out a potential rematch of last year's semifinal clash. Sinner, who upset Djokovic in the semifinals last year before clinching his first Grand Slam singles title, faces a tough first-round match against Nicolas Jarry.

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