Tennis superstars Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic chasing rare air at Australian Open
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Belarus powerhouse Aryna Sabalenka takes her first steps towards rare air when the Australian Open starts on Sunday. Sabalenka begins her quest for a third consecutive title at a tournament in Melbourne boasting sub-plots aplenty. Five Australians play singles matches on the opening day - Aleksandar Vukic, Adam Walton, Li Tu, Omar Jasika and Daria Saville.
![[If Sabalenka again collects the trophy, she will join greats Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Monica Seles, Steffi Graf and Martina Hingis as consecutive three-time winners]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/11/22/93999087-14274559-image-a-217_1736634242918.jpg)
The contingent step out ahead of Sabalenka's first-round match on Sunday against former US Open champion Sloane Stephens. If Sabalenka again collects the trophy, she will join greats Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Monica Seles, Steffi Graf and Martina Hingis as consecutive three-time winners in Melbourne.
![[Novak Djokovic hopes to become the first tennis player to win 25 major singles titles]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/11/22/93999103-14274559-image-a-218_1736634247356.jpg)
'I know that I have the possibility of joining legends by winning three times in a row ... I don't want to over-think about that, I just want to do my job,' Sabalenka said. Aryna Sabalenka begins her quest for a third consecutive title on Sunday. If Sabalenka again collects the trophy, she will join greats Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Monica Seles, Steffi Graf and Martina Hingis as consecutive three-time winners.
![[Djokovic is chasing a record-extending 11th title in Melbourne in 2025]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/11/22/93999185-14274559-image-a-219_1736634255795.jpg)
In the men's draw, Novak Djokovic hopes to wind back the clock and become the first tennis player to win 25 major singles titles. Djokovic, chasing a record-extending 11th title in Melbourne, and Australian legend Court have both won 24 majors. And Djokovic has turned to an unlikely coaching source for an edge: ex-rival Andy Murray.
