Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are positioned in opposite halves of the Australian Open draw, raising the possibility of a thrilling final between the two young stars. Sinner has been in impressive form, having barely lost a match all year, with Alcaraz being the only player to defeat him. Experts like Sam Stosur and Jelena Dokic highlight the exciting prospect of a Sinner-Alcaraz final, considering them the two most complete players at the moment. However, seasoned players like Alexander Zverev could still disrupt this potential matchup. As Stosur notes, "nothing usually plays out in a Grand Slam exactly how everyone scripts it"[1].

Novak Djokovic, seeded seventh, is determined to make history at the Australian Open 2025 by securing his 25th Grand Slam title. Despite a challenging year in 2024, Djokovic remains a formidable contender, especially at Melbourne Park where he has won ten titles. His potential quarterfinal matchup against Carlos Alcaraz is highly anticipated. Experts like John Millman and Nicole Pratt believe in Djokovic's ability to challenge the younger players, citing his experience and motivation. Millman remarks, "I really like Novak’s chances... he’s ageless though, the way he looks after his body"[1].

Aryna Sabalenka enters the 2025 Australian Open as the top-ranked player and is aiming to become the first woman since Martina Hingis to win three consecutive titles at Melbourne Park. Sabalenka's recent form has been exceptional, having won three of the last four hard-court Grand Slam tournaments. However, her path to the final is fraught with challenges, including potential matchups against rising stars like Coco Gauff and seasoned players like Iga Swiatek. Experts are divided, with some favoring Sabalenka due to her current dominance on hard courts, while others see Gauff as a formidable challenger[1].