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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Sinner, Djokovic in opposite halves at the Australian Open, Sabalenka vs Stephens in 1st round

Australian Open Tennis - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Defending champion Jannik Sinner and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic have landed in opposite sides of the draw for the season’s first major, ruling out a replay of last year’s semifinal match.

Sinner upset Djokovic in the semifinals here last year before coming back to beat Daniil Medvedev in the final 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 for his first Grand Slam singles title.

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