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Italian Stars Shine at Australian Open as Swiatek Aims for Breakthrough

Posted : 16 January 2025

Jannik Sinner will headline the late session at Rod Laver Arena on a packed day for Italian players at the Australian Open. Jasmine Paolini and Matteo Berrettini are set to take the spotlight on the showcourts alongside other top-seeded players like Taylor Fritz and Daniil Medvedev.

 

Sinner's match highlights a promising day of action, while clay court specialist Iga Swiatek aims to adjust her game for the hard courts of Melbourne in pursuit of her first title at the Australian Open.

 

The highly anticipated men’s match between Matteo Berrettini and Holger Rune promises to be a nail-biter, following their thrilling encounters at Masters events in Cincinnati and Shanghai last year. Rune edged both matches, but with the Australian Open's best-of-five format, the dynamics could shift.

 

Berrettini, a former top-10 player and semifinalist in Melbourne in 2022, has worked his way back into form after a lengthy injury break. Rune acknowledged the challenges of facing Berrettini under these conditions, emphasizing the fine margins that have decided their previous contests.

 

On the women’s side, Jasmine Paolini takes on Mexico’s Renata Zarazua, marking an intriguing clash. Paolini, who enjoyed a stellar 2024 season with two Grand Slam finals, Olympic doubles gold, and a career-high No. 4 ranking, will look to build on her impressive run at last year’s Australian Open, where she reached the last 16.

 

Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek enters the tournament with tempered expectations, hoping a coaching change can help her overcome past struggles in Melbourne. The second seed will face Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova, aiming to find comfort on a surface that has challenged her in the past.

 

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