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MELBOURNE : Novak Djokovic will begin his quest for a record-extending 10th Australian Open title against Roberto Carballes Baena while top-ranked Iga Swiatek meets Jule Niemeier, following the draw for the year's first Grand Slam on Thursday.
The Australian Open women's tournament has thrown up plenty of surprises over the years but it is hard to see anyone other than Poland's imperious Iga Swiatek lifting the trophy after an outstanding 2022 season.
Ons Jabeur took 10 years to reach a Grand Slam final, but losing in the title clash at both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open last year has not deterred the Tunisian, who looks primed for major silverware as she attempts to break new ground in 2023.
MELBOURNE : A career breakthrough year has all eyes on American Jessica Pegula, who could shake Polish world number one Iga Swiatek's stranglehold on the women's field when the Australian Open main draw begins next week.
Petra Kvitova won the battle of Wimbledon champions on Monday in Adelaide as she outserved Elena Rybakina -- who has now crashed out early in two tournaments leading into next week's Australian Open.
ADELAIDE : Former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova ousted the current holder of the All England Club title Elena Rybakina 6-3 7-5 in the opening round of the Adelaide International 2 on Monday to continue her winning start in the new season.
World number one Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Adelaide International 2 WTA 500 tournament starting next week due to a right shoulder issue, casting doubts on her fitness before the Australian Open later this month.
SYDNEY: Retired former world number one Ashleigh Barty announced on Friday (Jan 6) she was expecting a baby, almost a year after the Australian's shock retirement from the sport.