Photos from the Australian Open: Draw ceremony, player practices and qualifying action

While the second round of the 2016 Australian Open qualifying stage continued at Melbourne Park on Friday, the day was highlighted by the event’s draw ceremony and the first Grand Slam draw of the new season has been set.

On hand to assist with the ceremony were reigning Australian Open champions, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams. All that and more can be found in the photo gallery below.

OUR PHOTOS FROM THE PREVIOUS DAYS AT THE 2016 AUSTRALIAN OPEN:

• January 14th: Women's qualifying action kicks off
• January 12th: Melbourne warming up for the big event, player practices