Tough draw for Djokovic, Federer on the road to the AO final

Six time Australian Open champion will play US Donald Young in first round, possible rivals are Gael Monfils, Alexander and Misha Zverev. Australian Nick Kyrgios starts against Brazilian Silva, in the next stage he could face Serbian number two Viktor Troicki...

Djokovic wins first set in U.S. Open final against Federer

Novak Djokovic could meet Roger Federer in Australian Open semi-finals Source: Reuters

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic will play against Donald Young from USA in the first round of the 2018 Australian Open. Six time champion in Melbourne shares the same half of the draw with reigning champion Roger Federer who will face Slovenian Aljaz Bedene at the start of competition.

On the road to the semi-final and prospective encounter with Federer, Novak Djokovic will have a tough task against possible rivals - Gael Monfils, Alexander and Misha Zverev and Dominic Thiem.

Australian Nick Kyrgios starts against Brazilian Silva. If he overcomes first obstacle, Kyrgios could face Serbian number two Viktor Troicki in the next stage.


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