Australian Open Draw Reveals Tough Paths for Djokovic, Sabalenka, and Rising Stars

The 2025 Australian Open features challenging early matchups for top seeds and potential blockbuster quarterfinals, with defending champions Sinner and Sabalenka aiming to make history.

• Novak Djokovic, seeking a record 25th Grand Slam title, is set to face a challenging path, potentially meeting Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals and Alexander Zverev in the semifinals.
• Defending champion Jannik Sinner begins his title defense against Nicolas Jarry, with a possible rematch against Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals.
• Aryna Sabalenka, aiming for a historic third consecutive Australian Open title, faces a tough first-round match against Sloane Stephens, with Coco Gauff as a potential semifinal opponent.
• Australian Alex de Minaur, seeded eighth, faces a challenging draw, potentially meeting Stefanos Tsitsipas in the fourth round as he seeks his first Grand Slam title.
• Teenage wildcard Emerson Jones will make her Australian Open debut against former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, while Nick Kyrgios’s participation remains uncertain due to an abdominal injury.

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