Australian skipper Pat Cummins is no certainty to play in next month's Champions Trophy with the talismanic bowler to undergo scans on an ankle injury.
Alex de Minaur faces a devilish draw through the early stages of the Australian Open while Emerson Jones will take on former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the first round.
Tigers defender Noah Balta will be suspended for four AFL matches and two pre-season games following the off-field incident which led to him being charged with assault.
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