Career grand slam

Chilean Nicolas Jarry: Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka headlined the men’s and women’s singles draws, as a star-studded lineup for the Australian Open 2025 was unveiled on Thursday at Melbourne Park.

World No. 1 Sinner, who secured his maiden Australian Open title last year, will kick off his campaign against Chilean Nicolas Jarry in the first round. Sinner, coming off a remarkable 2024 season, is looking to solidify his position as the top player on the ATP Tour.

Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic faces a potentially tricky opener against wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy, a rising American talent. The Serb, determined to reclaim the title he last won in 2023, could meet third-seeded Carlos Alcaraz in a blockbuster quarterfinal clash.