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'Disruptor' Daniil Medvedev And The Demon Embark On Road To Australian Open Glory

Three-time losing finalist Daniil Medvedev and home favourite Alex de Minaur set out on the road to Australian Open glory Tuesday while Jasmine Paolini headlines the women's action. Fifth seed Medvedev begins his 2025 campaign against Thailand's Kasidit Samrej on Rod Laver Arena and has pledged to be a "disruptor" against last year's Grand Slam kings Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The feisty Russian has reached three of the last four finals at Melbourne Park. He was outplayed by Novak Djokovic in 2021 before a heart-wrenching five-set defeat to Rafael Nadal a year later.

Novak Djokovic Joins Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner In Melbourne Round Two But Nick Kyrgios Out

Novak Djokovic survived a scare in his quest for tennis history before joining Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner in the second round of the Australian Open on Monday. But home favourite Nick Kyrgios will not join them as the combustible Australian failed to clear the first hurdle, swearing and in pain. In the women's draw, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff powered through with minimum fuss as they seek to dethrone two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. On a blockbuster second day in Melbourne, Djokovic lost the first set to 107th-ranked American Nishesh Basavareddy in the prime-time evening match on Rod Laver Arena.

Sinner kicks off title defence, Kyrgios makes Grand Slam return at Australian Open

MELBOURNE : The first round of the Australian Open continues on Monday at Melbourne Park where top seed and defending champion Jannik Sinner seeks a third Grand Slam title while Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a record-extending 25th major.

2025 Australian Open betting odds for both tournaments - ESPN

The Australian Open will be played from Jan. 12 through Jan. 26 in Melbourne, Australia.

Australian Open 2025 experts' picks and betting tips - ESPN

The first Grand Slam of the year is upon us and the Australian Open promises to deliver epic action and storylines. Two-time defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka will attempt a three-peat which has eluded the game's best since the dominant days of Steffi Graf, Monica Seles and, most recently, Martina Hingis in 1997-99. She'll likely need to beat two of Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina to do so.

Jack Draper ready to handle heat at Australian Open

Jack Draper feels ready to handle the heat in Melbourne after a disrupted build-up to the Australian Open.

Ex-US Open Winner Refuses To Treat Insect Bites Due To Doping Fears As Jannik Sinner Case Looms Large

Doping fears prevented former US Open champion Emma Raducanu from treating insect bites on the eve of the Australian Open, she said, with players increasingly wary about ingesting contaminated substances. The British player, who faces a tough first round match against Russian 26th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova, was speaking in the wake of high-profile doping cases involving Iga Swiatak and Jannik Sinner. "I would say all of us are probably quite sensitive to what we take on board, what we use," said the 22-year-old, recalling an incident on Friday.

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'Disruptor' Daniil Medvedev And The Demon Embark On Road To Australian Open Glory

Novak Djokovic Joins Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner In Melbourne Round Two But Nick Kyrgios Out

Sinner kicks off title defence, Kyrgios makes Grand Slam return at Australian Open

2025 Australian Open betting odds for both tournaments - ESPN

Australian Open 2025 experts' picks and betting tips - ESPN

Jack Draper ready to handle heat at Australian Open

Ex-US Open Winner Refuses To Treat Insect Bites Due To Doping Fears As Jannik Sinner Case Looms Large

What to watch this weekend in Olympic sports