Trophy defenders
, January 13, 2017
Defending champions Novak Djokovic of Serbia (C-L) and Angelique Kerber of Germany (C-R) hold the Australian Open trophies during the Australian Open Official Draw in Melbourne, Australia, on January 13.
World number ones Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber were named the top seeds on Thursday for next week's Australian Open.
Murray is chasing his first title at Melbourne Park after losing in the final five times, including in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016 to Djokovic, who is seeded two. Kerber will be defending her first Grand Slam having upset Serena Williams, seeded two this year, in the decider last year.
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