Prime gamers similar to Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have chosen to not play official tournaments earlier than the 2025 Australian Open. The world No. 1, who has proven a powerful stage in 2024, carried out his preparation in Dubai earlier than returning to Italy to spend Christmas along with his household.
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After resuming coaching in Monte Carlo, the Italian ace flew to Australia to begin testing the courts on which the primary Main of the brand new season shall be performed. The 23-year-old from Sesto Pusteria should defend the title gained final yr and all his opponents will attempt to beat him.
Alcaraz – then again – practiced along with his two coaches Juan Carlos Ferrero and Samuel Lopez in Spain and targeted primarily on the serve, the shot he believes he wants to enhance as quickly as attainable. The younger Spaniard will attain Melbourne within the coming days and can lastly hope to play his greatest tennis on the AOs, the place he has by no means gone past the quarterfinals up to now.
Sinner and Alcaraz will play two matches
Within the week main as much as the Completely happy Slam, Jannik and Carlitos will play two exhibition matches every on the long-lasting Rod Laver Enviornment. On this means, the 2 prime favorites to raise the trophy will have the ability to assess their situation a number of days earlier than the beginning of the match (which kicks off on January 12).
Notably, Sinner will face native idol Alexei Popyrin and Stefanos Tsitsipas earlier than starting his title protection. Carlos – then again – will face Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin.
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The schedule of the ‘AO Fan Week’ additionally consists of the second version of ‘A Night time With Novak’, a format that had been very profitable final yr. Djokovic – who will attempt to win his eleventh title at Melbourne Park – would be the huge star of the night time together with the champions of different sports activities.
As well as, a combined doubles match is scheduled during which Aryna Sabalenka, Alexander Zverev and Coco Gauff will play.
