Kazakh tennis players have begun preparations for the Australian Open, which will be held from January 12 to 26, 2025, El.kz reports with reference to the press service of the Tennis Federation of Kazakhstan.
Women's Draw
Elena Rybakina (6th racket of the world) will meet with 16-year-old Australian Emerson Jones, ranked 371st in the WTA rankings.
Yulia Putintseva (25 WTA) against Elina Avanesyan from Armenia, 44th in the world ranking.
Men' s Draw
Alexander Shevchenko (72 ATP) in the first round will play with the third racket of the world, Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz.
Alexander Bublik (27 ATP) will open the tournament with a match against Francisco Cerundolo from Argentina, ranked 31st in the ATP rankings.