Serena, Djokovic, Konta, Others in Action Tuesday

Number two seed Novak Djokovic kicks off his Australian Open campaign in Melbourne today, while Serena Williams and Jo Konta are also in action.

Djokovic will take on Fernando Verdacso with the Serb ranked as a second seed will attempt to claw back his former number one ranking from Andy Murray.

Rafael Nadal, still on the comeback trail from injury, faces the veteran Florian Mayer (Rod Laver Arena, third match first session)

Serena Williams, looking for yet another Grand Slam victory, will attempt to avoid a potential upset against Switerland’s Belina Bencic (Rod Laver Arena, second match first session)

Britain’s Jo Konta is ninth seed for the tournament, and should defeat Belgium’s Kirsten Flipkens in the first round (Margaret Court Arena, first match first session)

Caroline Wozniacki will play Arina Rodionova, who will have support from the home crowd (Hisense Arena, third match first session).