Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner in same half of Australian Open draw

Australian Open

Djokovic, Sinner in same half of Australian Open draw; Alcaraz learns path

Top seed Alcaraz begins against Australian Walton

Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner are in the same half of the Australian Open draw, which was revealed Thursday in Melbourne. The record 10-time champion Djokovic and two-time defending titlist Sinner could meet in a blockbuster semi-final at the season’s first major.

Sinner leads Djokovic 6-4 in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series, which the Serbian once led 4-1. The 24-year-old Italian beat Djokovic in the 2024 Australian Open semi-finals en route to his maiden major crown.

Djokovic, 38, is aiming for his 25th major crown, which would break his tie with Margaret Court for most major singles titles in tennis history. Sinner, seeded second, is chasing a three-peat at Melbourne Park and his fifth major title overall.

Carlos Alcaraz, World No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings, is aiming to capture his seventh major crown and complete a Career Grand Slam. The Spaniard is in the same half as rival Alexander Zverev. The 22-year-old begins against home hope Adam Walton.

More to follow...

Click here to read article