Osaka, Djokovic reunite with Aussie Open hardware

Published January 16, 2020

As is tradition Down Under, defending champions Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic helped with the draw ceremony on Thursday.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Last years Australian Open Winner Naomi Osaka speaks during the official draw ahead of the 2020 Australian Open at Margaret Court Arena on January 16, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) — © Getty Images

Taking place inside Margaret Court Arena, Osaka and Djokovic also answered some questions while seated comfortably on couches.

Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka talks everything from defending her crown, which fellow player she feels "protective" of, and still being starstruck by the biggest players in world tennis. 🎾🎾 #9WWOS #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/BXTxm6rIYn
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She talked about the social media post of herself with her "mom" Serena Williams from Wednesday night's Rally for Relief exhibition event for Australia's bushfire relief efforts.

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"For me Serena was the most important," she said. "But definitely it was really cool. I didn't really talk that much, so it was great that all the other people with super fun personalities were doing all the work."

World No. 3 Djokovic was all smiles and kisses, coming into the Slam with a 6-0 record after leading Serbia to the ATP Cup title.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Last years Australian Open Winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the trophy during the official draw ahead of the 2020 Australian Open at Margaret Court Arena on January 16, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) — © Getty Images

He is seeded No. 2, behind world No. 1 Rafael Nadal, and opens against Jan-Lennard Struff. The Serbian is in the same half of the draw as Roger Federer as he seeks major No. 16.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the men's singles championship trophy during the draw announcement of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 16, 2020. (Photo by ASANKA BRENDON RATNAYAKE / AFP) / IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE (Photo by ASANKA BRENDON RATNAYAKE/AFP via Getty Images) — © AFP via Getty Images

Osaka will face Marie Bouzkova and landed in the same quarter as Serena Williams, Coco Gauff and Venus Williams (who play each other)