Australian Open 2022 draw, schedule and how to watch on TV in the UK

It has been a turbulent build-up to this year's Australian Open with the controversy surrounding Novak Djokovic, eyes will now turn to the action with the tournament set to begin on Monday 17 January.

Djokovic won last year's tournament and while he misses out, the 2019 & 2021 Women's champion Naomi Osaka makes her return to the court following a break taken for mental health reasons following last year's US Open.

British hopes are boosted by the presence of Stockport-born Liam Broady, who opens his campaign against Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday- with wildcard Andy Murray also in the draw, facing 21st seed Nikoloz Basilashvili.

Broady's qualification was an emotional one as he qualified for the main draw in Melbourne for the first time ever after beating Roman Safiullin in qualifying on Friday.

In the women's draw, Emma Raducanu will be hoping to recapture the form which won her the US Open title back in September, starting with a tough assignment against 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens.

Britain's Heather Watson opens against Mayar Sherif and is in the tournament alongside qualifier Harriet Dart, who will face seventh seed Iga Świątek in the draw.

12th seed Cameron Norrie opens against Sebastian Korda with Rafael Nadal beginning his campaign against Marcos Giron as he seeks just his second Australian Open title.

When does it start?

Where can I watch it?

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What is the draw in full?

The draw is available in full here.

Who are the favourites

Women's singles:

11/4 - Ash Barty

15/2 - Naomi Osaka

12/1 - Iga Swiatek

13/1 - Simona Halep

13/1 - Garbine Muguruza

15/1 - Anett