Tsitsipas Faces Tough Draw at Australian Open

Melbourne, Australia (January 9, 2025) – Stefanos Tsitsipas will face a challenging road to the Australian Open title after Thursday's draw placed him in the same half as world No. 1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner.

The Greek star's campaign begins with a first-round clash against rising American talent Alex Michelsen, a NextGen Finals semifinalist.

The draw, revealed earlier today in Melbourne, sets up a potential quarterfinal showdown between Tsitsipas and Sinner. However, Tsitsipas will have to navigate a tricky path to reach that stage. Should he overcome Michelsen, he'll face either 21-year-old Australian James McCabe or a qualifier in the second round. A potential third-round encounter looms against Karen Khachanov or Luca Nardi, followed by a possible fourth-round clash with Alex de Minaur.

If Tsitsipas manages to reach the semifinals, he could encounter either Taylor Fritz or last year's finalist, Daniil Medvedev.

The bottom half of the draw is equally compelling, featuring a potential quarterfinal clash between heavyweights Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. This stacked half also includes Alexander Zverev, setting the stage for some thrilling early-round matchups.

Tsitsipas, currently ranked No. 11 in the world, will need to be at his best to navigate this challenging draw. His opening match against Michelsen promises to be a test of his form and resilience. The Australian Open begins 12 January.