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Aus Open: Djokovic, Sinner in same half of draw; Alcaraz to start against home hope Walton

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Aus Open: Djokovic, Sinner In Same Half Of Draw; Alcaraz To Start Against Home Hope Walton

By IANS News January 15, 2026 • 10:24 AM View: 188

On Wednesday Kokkinakis: The 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner have been drawn in the same half of the Australian Open singles draw, which was revealed Thursday.

Djokovic begins his campaign against Pedro Martinez, while Sinner faces French lefty Hugo Gaston in the opening round.

Meanwhile, world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is in the same half as last year’s runner-up Alexander Zverev. The 22-year-old Spaniard, who is aiming to capture his seventh major crown and complete a career Grand Slam, begins against home hope Adam Walton.

TAGS Aus Open Grand Slam Novak Djokovic Jannik Sinner Australian Open Pedro Martinez Hugo Gaston Carlos Alcaraz Alexander Zverev Adam Walton Margaret Court Melbourne Park ATP Tour Matteo Berrettini Gabriel Diallo Thanasi Kokkinakis

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