Looking ahead in Brisbane, where there is plenty of Aussie action in the WTA 500 and ATP 250 events.
The opening match on Pat Rafter Arena features two Australians, Priscilla Hon and Kimberley Birrell. The match is underway now, with Hon securing the first set 6-3.
Next up, Aussie Jordan Thompson takes on Italy’s Matteo Berrettini.
The prime time evening slot has been given to the debut of the Nick Kyrgios-Novak Djokovic doubles pairing.
Foes-turned-friends Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic embrace at the net after the Serb’s 2022 Wimbledon final victory.Credit: Getty Images
Here’s the full order of play for Pat Rafter Arena:
11am: [Q] Priscilla Hon (AUS) vs [WC] Kimberly Birrell (AUS)
Not before 12:30pm: [8] Jordan Thompson (AUS) vs Matteo Berrettini (ITA)
Not before 12:30pm: [Q] Yannick Hanfmann vs Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)
Not before 6:30pm: Alexander Erler (AUT) / Andreas Miss (GER) vs [WC] Novak Djokovic SRB / Nick Kyrgios (AUS)
Not before 6:30pm: Ons Jabeur (TUN) vs Saisai Zheng (CHN)
