Australian Open 2025 News

Alexander Zverev’s journey to the top of the tennis world has been marked by intense competition, thrilling victories, and a few heart-wrenching losses. However, behind the scenes, a key figure has stood by his side throughout it all—Sophia Thomalla, his girlfriend and a significant source of support. Known for her career as a model, actress, and social media personality, Thomalla has not only been a constant presence at Zverev’s matches but also an essential part of his personal life. In this list, we delve into 10 key insights about the woman who plays an integral role in Zverev’s life both on and off the court.

The 23-year-old Sinner produced a typically assured display to sink Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 in Australian Open 2025 final to successfully defend his crown at the Melbourne major. Sinner did not face a single break point throughout the two-hour, 42-minute clash and has now become the first Italian to lift three Grand Slam trophies. 

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the 2025 Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev due to injury after losing the first set. This ended his bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. 

Only Sharapova, Monica Seles in 1991 (12) and Stefanie Graf in 1989 (13) have dropped fewer games on their way to the Australian Open semifinals in the Open Era since the tournament moved to 128-player draws.

At the early age of 12, Ben Shelton started playing Tennis under the supervision of his father, Bryan Shelton, who was a former professional tennis player. 

Novak Djokovic, who is a 10-time Australian Open champion showcased a high-quality three-hour, 37-minute display against Carlos Alcaraz.

Rohan Bopanna and Zhang Shuai lost 6-2 4-6 9-11 in the mixed doubles quarterfinals event at Australian Open 2025, bringing curtains on India's campaign at the first Grand Slam of the season.   

Paul then made a terrific comeback as he outplayed Zverev with 18 return points compared to the German’s 14 in the second set. But then, Zverev did not lose his cool and kept dominating Paul before making his way into the set and forcing another tiebreaker. 

Paula Badosa, the talented Spanish tennis star, has taken the tennis world by storm with her impressive performance at the Australian Open 2025. In a stunning quarter-final victory, she knocked out the third seed, Coco Gauff, with a commanding 7-5, 6-4 scoreline, making her way to her maiden Grand Slam semi-finals. This remarkable achievement marks a career milestone, solidifying Badosa’s place among tennis's elite. In this listicle, we dive into the key moments and accomplishments that have led to Badosa's rise and success in Melbourne, along with some fascinating insights into her journey.

Carlos Alcaraz has three wins in seven career ATP Head-to-Head meetings against Novak Djokovic but is 0-2 in meetings on hard courts.  

Sumit Nagal failed to capitalise on his chances, losing 3-6 1-6 5-7 to his opponent from the Czech Republic at the Australian Open. 

Novak Djokovic had his visa cancelled and was deported out of the country on the eve of the Australian Open in 2022 over his refusal to be vaccinated against Covid.