The 2025 Australian Open has kept all its promises! Djokovic continues his quest for records, Alcaraz dazzles and Zheng creates a surprise. Relive these epic moments that set the courts of Melbourne on fire…
What a memorable edition of the 2025 Australian Open! The first Grand Slam of the season offered its share of twists and turns, exploits and surprises. A look back at the highlights that left their mark on the hot courts of Melbourne.
Djokovic, l’insatiable recordman
The Serbian Novak Djokovic, a true living legend with already 10 trophies to his name at the Australian Open, set out to conquer a new record at almost 38 years old. Despite a journey strewn with pitfalls and the loss of a few sets, “Nole” once again demonstrated his mental steel and his ability to excel in crucial moments. By beating his compatriot Jaime Faria, he became the player who has played the most Grand Slam singles matches. Nothing seems to stop the Djoker in his quest for eternity!
The Zheng feeling defeated from the start!
A surprise and astonishing finalist last year, the young Chinese prodigy Qinwen Zheng, 5th in the world, had big ambitions for this 2025 edition. Unfortunately, her Australian dream was shattered in the 2nd round against the experienced German Laura Siegemund, 97th in the WTA, after a fierce fight in 3 sets. The disappointment was immense for Zheng who admitted sportingly to having made too many mistakes in important moments. But at 22, the future remains more than promising for this star of women’s tennis.
Osaka’s winning comeback
What a rebirth for Naomi Osaka! The former world number 1, double winner in Melbourne, proved that she had to be reckoned with more than ever. Returning from maternity leave after almost a year of absence, the Japanese fought a superb battle to dismiss the Czech Karolina Muchova in the 2nd round. This success in 3 sets allows him to reach the 3rd round of a Grand Slam for the first time since his comeback. Tokyo can dream of a new feat made in Japan!
Alcaraz’s demonstration
World number 3 and declared contender for the title, the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz delivered an anthology performance against the Japanese Yoshihito Nishioka. A true masterclass from the prodigy student of Juan Carlos Ferrero with a lightning victory 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 enhanced with 36 winning shots! At only 20 years old, the Iberian phenomenon sends a strong message to the competition. Alcaraz has the enthusiasm of youth but already the makings and play of an accomplished champion. All the lights are green for the nugget of Murcia!
Bonzi’s beautiful Australian summer
What if the French surprise came from Benjamin Bonzi? The Gardois continues on his good momentum started in 2024 by winning his ticket for the 3rd round after his clear victory over the Italian Francesco Passaro. At 28, Bonzi seems to have reached a milestone and is establishing himself as an outsider to watch. The French public secretly dreams of a new resounding feat on Australian soil!
Sabalenka, untouchable title holder
World number 1 and double title holder Aryna Sabalenka is determined to make it three! The Belarusian qualified for the 3rd round without trembling by dominating the Spaniard Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in two rounds. Despite a small alert at the end of the match, “Queen Aryna” reminded her opponents that she would not let go of her crown easily. Will the boss of the circuit once again reign supreme over Melbourne?
This first week of competition has already offered a superb summary of emotions and a tantalizing foretaste of the shocks to come. Who will succeed the stainless Rafael Nadal and the intractable Aryna Sabalenka on the list of winners? Response in ten days at the end of a fortnight which promises to be more exciting and uncertain than ever! The 2025 Australian Open is already shaking up the tennis world!
