Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff lead the women's field at the 2025 Australian Open. The year's first Grand Slam tournament begins on the hard courts of Melbourne Park on Sunday morning local time,

As Aryna Sabalenka prepares to launch her quest for a third straight Australian Open title, Iga Swiatek knows how her rival is likely to be feeling.

Coco Gauff and Iga Świątek will look to dethrone the two-time defending champion, who appears to be at the peak of her powers.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Friday she wants to "put my name into history" by winning a third straight Australian Open title, but is aware she "has a target on her back".

Aryna Sabalenka will bid for a third Australian Open title in succession as if she was going for her first, having dropped the defending champion mindset to great success last year.

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