Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz headline day two in Melbourne

Australian Open

Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz headline day two in Melbourne

Sinner begins title defense against Jarry, Djokovic faces Basavareddy

January 12, 2025

Day two of the 2025 Australian Open features a star-studded lineup with Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz headlining the action at Melbourne Park on Monday.

Defending champion and No. 1 player in the PIF ATP rankings Sinner opens his title defense against Nicolas Jarry in the second day’s match at Rod Laver Arena. The pair’s Lexus ATP Head2Head series is tied 1-1.

Djokovic will start the night session at the Rod Laver Arena. The Serbian, who is aiming for a record 25th major, will face American wild card Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round.

Alcaraz kicks off the night session at Margaret Court Arena. The third seed will open his Australian Open campaign against Alexander Shevchenko. The Spaniard leads 1-0 in his Lexus ATP Head2Head series.

View the full order for Monday’s match in Melbourne here.