Aussie draw hands Hewitt Czech challenge

Third seed and last year's runner-up Lleyton Hewitt will begin his quest for the Australian Open title with a first round match against Czech Robin Vik.

Aussie draw hands Hewitt Czech challenge

Third seed and last year's runner-up Lleyton Hewitt will begin his quest for the Australian Open title with a first round match against Czech Robin Vik.

Top seed and 2004 winner, Switzerland’s Roger Federer, plays Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin, while second seeded American Andy Roddick and fourth seeded Argentine David Nalbandian will face qualifiers.

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