Australian Open Draw Made, Sinner and Sabalenka to Defend Titles
Top Seeds in Action
The draw for the year’s first Grand Slam, the Australian Open, was made at Melbourne Park on Thursday, with top seed Jannik Sinner and women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka set to defend their titles. Sinner will begin his title defence against Nicolas Jarry, while Sabalenka takes on Sloane Stephens.
Djokovic’s Quest for Record-Extending 11th Title
Novak Djokovic will launch his latest bid for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title and 25th Grand Slam crown against US wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy. This will be his 23rd Australian Open appearance, and he will be looking to make it a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.
Women’s Field
Second seed Iga Swiatek plays Katerina Siniakova, while third seed Coco Gauff could face a tricky test against fellow American and former champion Sofia Kenin. Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, runner-up last year, meets a qualifier first up and is on a collision course with Sabalenka in the quarterfinals.
Alcaraz’s Quest for First Grand Slam Title
After adding the French Open trophy to his collection in 2024, Carlos Alcaraz kicks off his campaign to capture the one Grand Slam that has eluded him when he meets Alexander Shevchenko. This will be his first Grand Slam title, and he will be looking to make a strong start to his campaign.
Injuries and Uncertainties
Australia’s Nick Kyrgios, who has struggled with injuries since losing to Djokovic in the 2022 Wimbledon final, is due to take on Jacob Fearnley but his return to Melbourne Park remains in doubt due to an abdominal strain.
Main Draw Underway
The main draw gets underway on Sunday, with all eyes on the top seeds to deliver a thrilling tournament. Will Sinner and Sabalenka be able to defend their titles, or will new challengers emerge to take their place at the top? The stage is set for an exciting tournament.
FAQs
- When is the main draw of the Australian Open?
The main draw gets underway on Sunday. - Who will Jannik Sinner play in the first round?
Sinner will begin his title defence against Nicolas Jarry. - Who will Aryna Sabalenka play in the first round?
Sabalenka takes on Sloane Stephens. - Who is Novak Djokovic’s opponent in the first round?
Djokovic will play US wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy.