There are some big names returning to the fray, but there is nothing straight-forward about this first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open, writes Deborah Curtis-Setchell.

The highly anticipated Australian Open draw has been announced, and fans are buzzing with excitement over the prospect of a thrilling showdown. Carlos Alcaraz, the third seed, and Novak Djokovic, the seventh seed,

Novak Djokovic got the bright idea to hire the recently retired Andy Murray as his coach, at least through the Australian Open.

The Australian Open draws were revealed on Thursday, and Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz could meet in the quarterfinals on the men's side while women's World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will face Sloane Stephens in the first round.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can each make more history with an Australian Open title, but they could first face each other in the quarterfinals. The men's singles draw is highlighted by the third seed Alcaraz and seventh seed Djokovic sharing the same quarter.

Australian Open women's singles draw has been announced and it has major implications for the world's best players.