The Australian Open (AO), one of the world’s most renowned tennis competitions, officially took place in Melbourne Park. Attracting tennis fans and elite players, the event began from January 12 to January 26, 2025, marking the 113th edition of this prestigious tournament.
This year’s AO was particularly special, setting the record for the most attended AO with over 1.2 million people watching the tournament unfold live in Melbourne. Fans witnessed in surprise as Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner won the two AO singles titles, with Sinner single-handedly defending his title as 2024 and 2025 singles champion against Alexander Zverev in the men’s finals on Sunday.
For Zverev, his loss was an unfortunate conclusion to a strong tournament. He remarked, “I don’t know if I’ll ever lift the trophy, but I’ll keep coming back, keep working hard.” Playing in the men’s finals is already challenging, as there are many outstanding tennis players globally. However, after investing effort to earn a spot in the final, Zverev maintains a positive outlook to overcome future challenges.
On a positive note, Madison Keys won her first Grand Slam championship by defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, after 46 tiring and endless attempts. After her win, tennis fans and players praised Keys’ resilience, highlighting her ability to bounce back from setbacks. Even after enduring high expectations from others over time, Keys was able to play her best tennis.
Another feature making AO 2025 special was the unexpected news of British tennis star Andy Murray switching from Novak Djokovic’s rival to his coach, ultimately leading to Djokovic’s victory against Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, looking at the younger generation qualifiers, 18 and 19-year-old Joao Fonseca and Learner Tien made tennis history after defeating two top-ranked players, Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev.
Looking over to women’s doubles, the nicknamed “dynamic duo” Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova won their final match, marking their third Grand Slam win together. In men’s doubles, Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara defeated their opponents in the final with a close win, gaining their second major title. For mixed doubles, John Peers and Olivia Gadecki defeated their highly ranked opponents, Kim Birell and John-Patrick Smith, with an entertaining tiebreak, ending their doubles matches with an emotional win. This was particularly special for Gadecki, as it was her first major mixed doubles title.
Last but not least, the new wheelchair singles were also considered a memorable addition to the AO. Many fans and players were excited by this event, embracing diversity in the tennis community. Alife Hewett won his final match, impressively earning his seventh Grand Slam wheelchair singles and doubles championship. Meanwhile, Yui Kamiji easily won three straight sets, securing her third AO trophy.
The 2025 Australian Open tournament will have a special place in the fans, players and coaches hearts. Featuring the development of new talent, the return of old players, and the historic inclusion of wheelchair events, many memories were formed and cherished. This year’s AO celebrated tennis talent and also showcased the sport’s commitment to diversity. Fans and players are already anticipating the excitement of the 2026 Australian Open tournament.