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Australian Open 2025: Our experts pick winners, long shots

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The 2025 Australian Open begins Sunday in Melbourne .

Two -time defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka is looking to claim a third consecutive Australian Open title.

American Coco Gauff is the most in-form player on tour to win her second major singles title.

Jannik Sinner is the defending champion and the future of men's tennis alongside Carlos Alcaraz .

Novak Djokovic enters as the third favorite but remains a strong contender for an unprecedented 11th title.

Alcaraz is chasing the final piece of his puzzle and has a career Grand Slam on his mind.

The 21-year-old had a great 2024 campaign, winning the French Open and Wimbledon and claiming Olympic silver in Paris .

Aryna Sabalenka has dominated Melbourne , winning the past two titles, and now boasts three consecutive hard-court major wins.

Daniil Medvedev has played in three of the past four Australian Open finals, losing to three different champions.

The 22-year-old reached the 2024 final, proving her ability on Melbourne 's courts.

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