Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka aim to defend their titles at the 2025 Australian Open, starting with qualifiers on January 6. Major matches begin January 12, culminating in finals on January 25 and 26 at Melbourne Park,

The Australian Open is set to begin and a host of players will be competing for glory at the first Grand Slam of the year.

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka secured straight-set wins at the Brisbane International, beginning their Australian Open preparations efficiently,

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.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka starts against Sloane Stephens at the Australian Open with Jannik Sinner facing Nicolas Jarry in his opener. Potential notable clashes include Coco Gauff vs. Sofia Kenin and Naomi Osaka vs.

In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, we revisit the hilarious moment between Novak Djokovic and Zheng Qinwen during the mixed doubles match featuring the Paris 2024 gold medalists, as well as the presentation of the trophies by defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner.

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.

Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner defend their titles, while Katie Boulter and Jack Draper lead the British hopefuls and Andy Murray cuts his coaching teeth alongside Novak Djokovic. Here, the PA news agency picks out five talking points.