Australian Open 2024 Draw: Iga Swiatek plays Sofia Kenin, and Novak Djokovic faces a qualifier in Round 1. Against a qualifier who has not yet been announced, Novak Djokovic is ready to begin his quest for an 11th Australian Open title and his 25th Grand Slam triumph.
Though Djokovic, who was officially confirmed as the top speed for the grand slam, suffered a setback recently at the United Cup due to a wrist injury that resulted in his defeat by Alex de Minaur—his first loss on Australian soil since 2018—he is determined to bounce back and leave a lasting impression at the tournament where he has experienced unmatched success.
The world’s top-ranked player, Iga Swiatek, will have an interesting first-round matchup against 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the women’s tournament. Swiatek is hoping to add another Grand Slam trophy to her collection, so this matchup is sure to be exciting.
The current women’s champion, Aryna Sabalenka, will start her defence against a qualifier, while Elena Rybakina, who defeated the world number two in Brisbane, will face Karolina Pliskova. Rybakina is seen as a strong competitor in the competition based on her recent results.
The Wimbledon winner Carlos Alcaraz looks to get off to a solid start against the seasoned Richard Gasquet on the men’s side despite having played no meaningful matches this season.
Stefanos Tsitsipas, the winner of the previous year, will face Matteo Berrettini in a difficult opening match, and Daniil Medvedev, the winner of the previous two years, will play a qualifier in his first round. Botic van de Zandschulp is paired with the talented Italian Jannik Sinner, which could make for an interesting match.
The victor of the U.S. Open, Coco Gauff, will also compete in the women’s field against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova. After a break, four-time major winner Naomi Osaka returns to Grand Slam tennis with great anticipation, facing up against Caroline Garcia.
The quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2024 are expected to be thrilling.
Fans were treated to an intriguing selection of possible quarterfinal matches following the draw on January 11. If all goes as planned, Djokovic and Tsitsipas may square off in the round of eight, while Alcaraz and Zverev are anticipated to square off as well
If Swiatek advances to the quarterfinals, she might face Marketa Vondrousova, the eighth-seeded player, with Sabalenka facing Ons Jabeur.
Men’s Projected QFs
- Stefanos Tsitsipas (7) vs. Novak Djokovic (1)
- Andrey Rublev (5) vs. Jannik Sinner (4)
- Daniil Medvedev (3) vs. Holger Rune (8)
- Carlos Alcaraz (2) vs. Alexander Zverev (6)
Estimated QFs for Women
- Iga Swiatek (1) vs Marketa Vondrousova (8)
- Elena Rybakna (3) vs Jessica Pegula (5)
- Coco Gauff (4) vs Maria Sakkari (8)
- Aryna Sabalenka (2) vs Ons Jabeur (6)
