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.

The draw has been made for the 2025 Australian Open, and the biggest names in the field have tough tests on the road to Melbourne Park glory.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic have landed in opposite sides of the draw for the season’s first major, ruling out a replay of last year’s semifinal encounter.

Novak Djokovic launches his latest bid for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title against US wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy.

Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka begin their Australian Open title defences in the next few days and will look to avoid a shock early exit. In the Open Era, three defending champions have lost in round one of the tournament,