Australian Open Draw - ATP

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Novak Djokovic has drawn David Ferrer in his half, while Andy Murray falls in the half of Roger Federer.

First quarter is headed by Novak Djokovic and Tomas Berdych. Novak Djokovic opens with Paul-Henri Mathieu.


Second quarter is headlined by David Ferrer and Janko Tipsarevic. Tipsarevic plays Lleyton Hewit in the first round while Ferrer plays Rochus.


Third quarter is headed by Andy Murray and Juan Martin Del Potro. Andy Murray opens against Robin Hasse while Del Potro gets a qualifier in the opener.

Fourth quarter is headed by Roger Federer and Jo Wilfried Tsonga. Roger Federer opens against Beniot Paire while Tsonga opens against Llodra.

For a preview of players for Australian Open, please refer here.
Bernard Tomic has a shot at a possible 3rd round meeting with Federer, they played the 4th round last year.

Projected men's quarterfinals: 

- Djokovic-Berdych;
- Ferrer-Tipsarevic; 
- Del Potro-Murray; and 
- Tsonga-Federer

Some eye-catching first round matches are: 

Dolgopolov vs Monfils
Benneteau-Dimitrov

Stay tuned for the analysis of the draw.