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<\/p>\n Australian Open
\n Djokovic, Sinner in same half of Australian Open draw; Alcaraz learns path<\/p>\n
Top seed Alcaraz begins against Australian Walton<\/p>\n
January 15, 2026<\/p>\n
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Novak Djokovic is a 10-time Australian Open champion.
\n By ATP Staff<\/p>\n
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\u2019s first major.<\/p>\n
\nSinner 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. A rematch looms in the distance this fortnight.<\/p>\n
View Draw<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \nDjokovic, 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. The Serbian starts his campaign against Pedro Martinez while Sinner faces French lefty Hugo Gaston in the opening round.<\/p>\n \nSinner made an appearance ahead of the draw ceremony and spoke about his outlook for the tournament.<\/p>\n \n\u201cThe draw is very difficult, it doesn\u2019t matter who you play,” said Sinner, who boasts a 22-4 tournament record. “We are the best players in the world and the way is very, very long and very far. We will go day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n