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Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka Chase History As Australian Open Hits Round Two

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will step up their bids for tennis history at the Australian Open on Wednesday, where Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka will also be in second-round action. With new coach Andy Murray in his corner, Djokovic is in pursuit of an 11th Melbourne title and record 25th Grand Slam singles crown. Sabalenka is hunting down a rare hat-trick of consecutive Australian Open wins, a feat last achieved 26 years ago by Martina Hingis and only matched by four other women in history.

Canada's Leylah Fernandez notches opening round win at Australian Open

It was worth the wait for Canadian Leylah Fernandez.

Aryna Sabalenka, Alexander Zverev In The Spotlight As Australian Open Begins

Aryna Sabalenka will begin her quest for a historic third consecutive Australian Open crown when the first Grand Slam of the year begins on Sunday. The Belarusian world number one headlines the evening session on the main Rod Laver Arena in a potentially tricky encounter with 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens at 7:00 pm (0800 GMT). Men's second seed Alexander Zverev rounds off the first night against the dangerous Lucas Pouille of France, who made the semi-finals at Melbourne Park in 2019 before losing to eventual champion Novak Djokovic.

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.

Sabalenka ditches defending champion mindset at Australian Open

MELBOURNE : Aryna Sabalenka will bid for a third Australian Open title in succession as if she was going for her first, having dropped the defending champion mindset to great success last year.

Djokovic handed tough Australian Open draw, Sinner faces Jarry test

World number one Jannik Sinner was drawn Thursday against big-hitting Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open defence while Novak Djokovic is on a collision course to meet Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals.

Novak Djokovic To Face Indian-Origin Teenager In Australian Open Round 1

World number one Jannik Sinner was drawn Thursday against big-hitting Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open defence while Novak Djokovic is on a collision course to meet Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals. Italy's Sinner defeated Russia's Daniil Medvedev in last year's final in Melbourne to secure his first major and went on to add the US Open and ATP Finals crowns to his collection. Meanwhile, Djokovic is set to face American teenager Nishesh Basavareddy, whose parents hail from Nellore, India.But the top seed will begin his title defence under a doping cloud after twice testing positive for traces of the steroid clostebol in March.

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Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka Chase History As Australian Open Hits Round Two

Canada's Leylah Fernandez notches opening round win at Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka, Alexander Zverev In The Spotlight As Australian Open Begins

2025 Australian Open betting odds for both tournaments - ESPN

Australian Open 2025 experts' picks and betting tips - ESPN

Sabalenka ditches defending champion mindset at Australian Open

Djokovic handed tough Australian Open draw, Sinner faces Jarry test

Novak Djokovic To Face Indian-Origin Teenager In Australian Open Round 1