Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were confirmed as the tournament’s top seeds, with Jannik Sinner No. 2 and Alexander Zverev No. 3 on the men’s side.
- Official draw lists Djokovic in Sinner’s half and projects a potential semifinal meeting if seedings hold.
- Djokovic ended a practice after roughly 12 minutes while receiving neck treatment, days after withdrawing from the Adelaide International.
- He is scheduled for an exhibition against Frances Tiafoe at Rod Laver Arena, subject to his fitness.
- Main-draw play begins January 18 after qualifying concludes January 17.