No big chunks to the semi-finals, but the prospect of an early prestigious duel: The Australian Open draw has given Alexander Zverev a feasible tournament bracket. At least the start is also possible for all German women.
At the start of the first, which begins on Sunday (January 12, 2025). Grand Slamtournament of the year, the world number two from Hamburg meets the wildcard player Lucas Pouille – in the third round, Zverev could face a duel with the extroverted local hero Nick Kyrgios. The Frenchman Pouille is 104th in the ATP rankings, but made it to the semi-finals in Melbourne in 2019.
Zverev only in the final against Sinner
In the quarterfinals, Zverev could meet former French Open finalist Casper Ruud (Norway) – and in the semifinals he could face Spanish world number three Carlos Alcaraz or Grand Slam record winner Novak Djokovic, who would already play against each other in a possible quarterfinal. Defending champion Jannik Sinner is in the other half of the tournament. “We are all very happy to start the season here in Melbourne”said the Italian on the sidelines of the draw ceremony in the shadow of the Margaret Court Arena.
Jan-Lennard Struff, the German number two, is the only German starter who has to compete against a seeded player. Against the world number 29. Felix Auger-Aliassime doesn’t have a chance from Warstein.
German women can all hope to advance
The German women all got doable tasks in the first round. Laura Siegemund, Germany’s number one, faces the American Hailey Baptiste. In the second round, the Metzinger would face a possible duel with Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen from China. Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka has to face Sloane Stephens, the 2017 US Open winner, at the start.
| player | Opponent | |
|---|---|---|
Alexander Zverev (Hamburg/No. 2) | Lucas Pouille (France) | |
Jan Lennard Struff (Warstein) | Felix Auger-Alliassime (Canada/No. 29) | |
Daniel Altmaier (Kempen) | Francisco Comesana (Argentina) | |
Yannick Hanfmann (Karlsruhe) | Marcos Giron (USA) | |
Laura Siegemund (Metzingen) | Hailey Baptiste (USA) | |
Tatjana Maria (Bad Saulgau) | Bernarda Pera (USA) | |
Jule Niemeier (Dortmund) | Qualifier |
Koepfer could still make it into the main field
Dominik Koepfer is fighting for a place in the first round of the tournament in the final qualifying round on Thursday. Seven German professionals qualified early for the main field.