Australian Open 2025 Begins in Melbourne

The Australian Open 2025 is set to commence on January 12 in Melbourne, featuring defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka striving to retain their titles. Notably, Indian player Sumit Nagal faces a challenging first-round match against world No. 26 Tomáš Macháč, while Indian-origin wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy will debut against Novak Djokovic. Djokovic is pursuing his 25th Grand Slam title and an 11th Australian Open victory, with Andy Murray as his coach for this tournament. Sabalenka, aiming for her third consecutive title, will battle former US Open champion Sloane Stephens on the opening night, while the tournament's schedule has raised concerns over fitting all top players into prime time slots. The competition will also see rising stars like Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek aiming to disrupt the dominance of established champions. Organizers face logistical challenges with scheduling, as numerous top contenders could clash on the same day, intensifying the excitement for fans.