The six-time Melbourne champion suffered a surprise 6-7 (8), 7-5, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 4-6 second-round defeat to Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan last year. He will defend only 45 ATP points.
The six-time Melbourne champion suffered a surprise 6-7 (8), 7-5, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 4-6 second-round defeat to Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan last year. He will defend only 45 ATP points.
