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Greek Tennis Stars Tsitsipas and Sakkari Learn Australian Open Opponents

Published January 15, 2026, 09:22
Greek Tennis Stars Tsitsipas and Sakkari Learn Australian Open Opponents

The countdown to the Australian Open has begun, with the draw pitting Stefanos Tsitsipas against Japan's Shintaro Mochizuki in the first round. If Tsitsipas advances, he will face the winner of the Dimitrov-Mahut match. In the women's draw, Maria Sakkari will play against France's Leolia Jeanjean in the first round, with a potential second-round opponent in Mirra Andreeva. The tournament will be held in Melbourne from January 18th to February 1st. The draw sets the stage for the first matches of the two top Greek tennis players at the first Grand Slam of the year.