Novak Djokovic to start Australian Open title defence against Jeremy Chardy

Women's No 1 Ash Barty faces Danka Kovinic Rafael Nadal faces Laslo Djere first up at Melbourne Park Novak Djokovic begins his Australian Open title defence against Jeremy Chardy while reigning women's champion Sofia Kenin meets wild card Maddison Inglis after the draw for the year's first grand slam was made on Friday. World No 1 Djokovic captured a record-extending eighth title at Melbourne Park last year by beating Dominic Thiem, who is seeded third and faces Mikhail Kukushkin. Related: Nick ...