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The 2025 Australian Open is set to feature notable comebacks, including Simona Halep after a doping ban and Nick Kyrgios following injury. The tournament runs from January 12 to 26, with wildcards awarded to several players, including 16-year-old Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton Hewitt.
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Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, is restructuring her approach to balance on-court performance and off-court commitments. After a challenging year marked by injuries, she aims to enhance her fitness and play more tournaments in 2025, supported by new trainer Yutaka Nakamura and coach Nick Cavaday.
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is set to compete for her third consecutive Australian Open title, having had a successful 2024 season with four titles, including the US Open. Meanwhile, Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from the United Cup to focus on recovery after a demanding year.
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Nick Kyrgios has publicly criticized the recent doping cases involving world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 2 Iga Swiatek, both of whom faced scrutiny for positive tests. Sinner was cleared of wrongdoing, while Swiatek served a one-month ban. Kyrgios expressed concern over the integrity of tennis amid these controversies.
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Elena Rybakina announced the return of coach Stefano Vukov despite his WTA suspension amid an ongoing investigation. Rybakina emphasized that Vukov has never mistreated her, while the WTA confirmed his provisional suspension prevents him from entering player-only areas during the Australian Open.