Novak Djokovic apologizes and admits mistakes 1:31
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If allowed to stay in the country, nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will begin his title defense with a match against fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of the tournament, according to the draw. made this Thursday.
Former world No. 1 Rafael Nadal is in the same half of the picture as No. 1 seed Djokovic, but they would not meet until the semi-finals, should they reach that stage.
Australian Deputy Prime Minister says Djokovic "has to abide by the laws"
Nadal, seeded sixth, will face American Marcos Girón in the first round.
Of the top 20 Spanish titles, only one is a 2009 Australian Open title.
The Australian Open drawing, which was scheduled to begin at 11 pm Miami time on Wednesday, was postponed to 12:15 am Thursday (4:15 pm Melbourne local time).
No reason was given to the media present.
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