The tennis season’s first grand slam tournament – the Australian Open – is almost here.
Last year, we saw an impressive back-to-back triumph in the women’s singles, while a surging young gun took out the men’s draw.
Which players will be defending titles in 2025?
Here are the reigning singles champions at Melbourne Park:
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Who won the Australian Open last year? Women’s singles champion
Aryna Sabalenka def. Zheng Qinwen
Sabalenka claimed consecutive Australian Open crowns when she beat Qinwen Zheng in the 2024 final.
After a thrilling decider against Elena Rybakina the year prior, it was more straightforward on this occasion, with the Belarusian winning 6-3 6-2.
She took just one hour and 17 minutes to win her second career major.
The world No. 1 is naturally the favourite to take out the title again in 2025.
Iga Świątek — who has never gone all the way in Melbourne — will also be in contention, as well as talented 20-year-old Coco Gauff.
Who won the Australian Open last year? Men’s singles champion
Jannik Sinner def. Daniil Medvedev
Novak Djokovic was unable to add to his record haul of 10 Australian Open triumphs last year, with Jannik Sinner…
