Draper\u2019s inability to compete opened the door for Vit Kopriva. The Czech\u2019s sole previous main-draw appearance at the Australian Open came in 2024, ending in an opening-round defeat. He will face Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round of this year\u2019s iteration, which both men probably view as a decent draw that gives them an opportunity.<\/p>\n
Thiago Austin Tirante replaced Rune after the Dane\u2019s decision to withdraw. The Argentine usually plays best on clay, but will try to demonstrate his hard-court talents in Melbourne. This will be his first main draw appearance in Melbourne, and he is set to face the home favorite Aleksandar Vukic.<\/p>\n
Mackenzie McDonald received an opportunity as a lucky loser because of Berrettini\u2019s inability to compete at the Australian Open. His joint-best result occurred at the year\u2019s first Grand Slam in 2021, when he reached the fourth round. The 30-year-old currently sits outside the Top 100 after injury and form issues in the past 12 months, but remains a dangerous opponent. He will almost certainly need a great performance to have any chance of beating Alex de Minaur in the opening round.<\/p>\n
Yannick Hanfmann, Carlos Taberner, Dino Prizmic, and Alexander Blockx were the other players who entered the main draw.<\/p>\n
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