The world No. 195 player, Destanee Aiava, claimed that she is constantly mistaken for her fellow 4-time Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka, while at the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray faced each other 36 times throughout their tennis careers, mostly in finals and often at the business end of a grand slam. But at this year’s Australian Open, their decades-long rivalry has taken an unexpected turn.

The World No.7 Novak Djokovic began his quest for record-breaking 25th Grand Slam triumph with a first round of the Australia Open men’s singles at the Rod Laver Arena on Monday, January 13. Djokovic defeated Nishesh Basavareddy of the USA - 4-6,

With new coach Andy Murray watching on, the 37-year-old Djokovic was flat-footed early on against American wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy before winning in four sets. The 19-year-old Basavareddy, who was making his Grand Slam main draw debut, stunned Djokovic by clinching the first set.

Novak Djokovic said the way he fought back after losing the opening set of his first-round match bodes well in his quest for an 11th Australian Open title and record 25th Grand Slam crown.

Carlos Alcaraz is bidding to make history by becoming the youngest tennis player to accomplish the Career Grand Slam. The 22-year-old started the 2025 season at the Australian Open to face Alexander Shevchenko,