Emma Raducanu faces a potential third-round clash with world number one Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open. The British number one, seeded for the first time since the 2022 US Open, opens against Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew. Defending champion Madison Keys also begins her campaign, while men's top seed Jannik Sinner starts against Hugo Gaston.

This draw presents a significant early test for Raducanu, who has struggled for consistency since her 2021 US Open triumph. Facing Sabalenka, fresh off a Brisbane International title, would be a daunting matchup. However, it offers a chance to prove she can beat the elite, having lost to top players at every major last year.

In the men's draw, Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are on track for a final showdown, having met in the last three Grand Slam trophy matches. Sinner shares his side of the draw with ten-time champion Novak Djokovic, potentially setting up a blockbuster semi-final. Alcaraz begins against Australia's Adam Walton.