Top women's first round matches to watch at the 2025 Australian Open

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Friday, 10 January 2025 at 04:30
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The 2025 Australian Open will feature several high-quality matchups in the first round, with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka hoping to score a hat-trick of titles at the Happy Slam.

The World No.1 will kick off her campaign with what could be a thrilling bout against American Sloane Stephens. The former US Open champion has been produced subpar results over the last season, but could pose a threat to anyone when she finds her groove.

Osaka to meet familiar foe, American Grand Slam champions clash

Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has worked hard since her return to competitive tennis after giving birth to her daughter in 2023. The Japanese superstar will face Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia in the opening round, in what will be a rematch from last year's opening round match at the same event. Garcia prevailed in straight sets in 2024, and Osaka will be hoping to turn the tide at this year's edition.

World No.3 Coco Gauff will square off against 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin, in a clash between American Grand Slam champions. Former World No.1 Iga Swiatek is yet to win the title in Melbourne, and the Polish star will have to battle past Katerina Siniakova in the first round to stand a chance at adding the trophy to her collection. Below are other exciting first round matchups on the WTA side of the Australian Open.

Linda Noskova vs Clara Tauson
Jelena Ostapenko vs Belinda Bencic
Sorana Cirstea vs Elina Svitolina
Emma Raducanu vs Ekaterina Alexandrova
Emma Navarro vs Peyton Stearns
Ons Jabeur vs Anhelina Kalinina

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