Defending champion Novak Djokovic will begin his campaign against Jeremy Chardy. in the Australian Open.
Djokovic, the world No. 1 from Serbia, won a record eighth men’s singles title Down Under a year ago, beating Dominic Thiem – who faces Mikhail Kukushkin – in a five-set thriller.
Rafael Nadal, who can surpass Roger Federer’s record 20-Grand Slam haul with a second title in Melbourne, opens against Laslo Djere.
Nadal has struggled with a back problem in the week leading up to the Australian Open and was forced to skip Spain’s ATP Cup opener against Australia.
Daniil Medvedev, the fourth seed from Russia, begins against Vasek Pospisil.
There are just two Brits in the draw after Andy Murray was forced to skip the touranment after contracting coronavirus and Kyle Edmund withdrew with a knee issue.
But there will be an all-British clash in the first round after Dan Evans and Cameron Norrie were paired together.
There is the carrot for the winner of a possible third-round clash with second seed Nadal, while the pairing at least means there will not be a repeat of the French Open in October, where no British singles players reached the second round.
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