As the excitement builds for the 2025 Australian Open, fans are eagerly watching the preparations of top players. Among them, Jannik Sinner and Frances Tiafoe have been spotted practicing together in Melbourne, setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying tournament.
Jannik Sinner, the defending champion and current world number one, has arrived in Melbourne with a clear focus on retaining his title. After an impressive 2024 season, where he won eight titles, including two Grand Slams, Sinner is determined to continue his dominance. His decision to skip warm-up tournaments and head straight to Melbourne highlights his confidence and meticulous preparation.
During his practice sessions at the famous Rod Laver Arena, Sinner has been working closely with his coaches, Darren Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi. He has also had hitting sessions with young Australian player Cruz Hewitt, son of two-time Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt. These practice sessions are crucial for Sinner to fine-tune his game and get into the rhythm needed for the demanding tournament ahead.
Frances Tiafoe, another rising star in men’s tennis, has been putting in the hard work alongside Sinner. Known for his powerful game and aggressive style, Tiafoe is aiming to make a deep run in the Australian Open. Practicing with Sinner provides Tiafoe with a valuable opportunity to test his skills against one of the best players in the world.
With the main draw set to begin on January 14th, the anticipation for the Australian Open is reaching fever pitch. Fans are eager to see how Sinner and Tiafoe perform and whether they can live up to the high expectations set by their impressive preparations.
Frances Tiafoe in 2025
At the moment ranked no.17, Frances played his last match on the 2nd of January when he surrendered to world no.30 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-4 7-6(4) in the 2nd round in Brisbane (draw).
Currently, during this season Tiafoe achieved an overall 1-1 record.
Jannik Sinner in 2025
Currently the world no.1, Jannik played his last match on the 24th of November 2024 when he defeated world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2) 6-2 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
At present, during this year Sinner achieved a composed 73-6 match record.
Frances Tiafoe and Jannik Sinner squared off 5 times. Their actual record is 4-1 for Sinner.