MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 04: The Norman Brookes Challenge Cup and the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup are seen during a media opportunity ahead of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 04, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
Here are the top eight men’s seeds for the Australian Open
1. Jannik Sinner (Italy):
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 04: Jannik Sinner of Italy volleys during a practice session ahead of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 04, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
Going for a repeat AO Championship
2. Alexander Zverev (Germany):
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 06: Alexander Zverev of Germany plays a forehand during a practice session ahead of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 06, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
Lost in a five-set classic in the semis in 2024
3. Carlos Alcaraz (Spain):
VILLENA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 18: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a backhand volley during a pre season practice session in his preparation for next month’s Australian Open at Juan Carlos Ferrero Equelite Sports Academy on December 18, 2024 in Villena, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Looking to break through to the finals
4. Taylor Fritz (USA):
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 05: Taylor Fritz of the United States plays a forehand in the United Cup Final against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland during day 10 of the 2025 United Cup at Ken Rosewall Arena on January 05, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
Played great at the United Cup
5. Daniil Medvedev (Russia):
TURIN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 14: Daniil Medvedev in action against Jannik Sinner of Italy during the Men’s Singles matc day five of the Nitto ATP finals 2024 at Inalpi Arena on November 14, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images)
Hoping for a return to the finals in 2025
6. Casper Ruud (Norway):
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 05: Casper Ruud of Norway plays a backhand during a practice session ahead of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
Hasn’t fared well here before
7. Novak Djokovic (Serbia):
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 02: Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand in his match against Gael Monfils of France during day five of the 2025 Brisbane International at Pat Rafter Arena on January 02, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
Does he have enough left in the tank?
8. Andrey Rublev (Russia):
HONG KONG, CHINA – January 2: Andrey Rublev hits the ball during the men’s single round of 16 against Fabian Marozsan of Hungary in the Bank of China Tennis Open, an ATP 250 event, at Victoria Park Tennis Centre Court on January 2, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
