Australian Open 2020 draw LIVE: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka to learn first round opponents

The first Grand Slam of the year is here with the players set to learn their potential routes to the final in Melbourne

Djokovic prepares for the 2020 Australian Open (EPA)

Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka are set to learn their first round opponents in the 2020 Australian Open.

The Serbian has been talking about his epic win over Rafael Nadal last year, describing it as the best performance of his career in finals.

He said: “That was probably the best performance in finals, in grand slams in my career. Rafa was in great form, he hadn’t dropped an entire set the tournament. It’s one of those days when everything works perfectly.

“Rafa and Roger help draw out the best in all of us. It obliges us to step it up, otherwise we’re going to lose a match. That rivalry has been special between us.

“We still look at each other’s games and careers and we still compare our games to each other.”

The Serbian has also praised the firefighters for their efforts tackling the bushfires.

He said: “The firefighters are heroes. What they are doing to save people’s lives, animals lives is truly amazing.”