Novak, a record-extending ten-time AO champion, is a seventh seed. He will open the campaign against Nishesh Basavareddy from the USA (ATP no. 133). Djokovic has won 10 of his 24 Grand Slam titles in Melbourne (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023).