Novak, a record-extending ten-time AO champion, is a seventh seed. He will open the campaign against Nishesh Basavareddy from the USA (ATP no. 133). In the second round, Djokovic will play against the winner of the match between Pavel Kotov (BUL) and a qualifier.
https://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/tennis/2025-australian-open-draw-revealed-novak-vs-_-in-r1/

