2025 Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios to make Grand Slam return in Melbourne
Like Kyrgios, Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalist Belinda Bencic, who missed all Grand Slam events this year after the birth of daughter Bella, will also use her protected ranking to enter the Australian Open main draw. .
British number one Draper has never reached the second round at the Australian Open but will hope to build further momentum after reaching the US Open semi-finals in September.
The 23-year-old Kartal will make his main draw debut in Melbourne, while the 25-year-old Burlage will be eliminated in the first round in 2024.
The defending champions Sinner and Sabalenka, who are ranked No. 1 in men and women, have both entered the main selection list, and the 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic, who aims to win the Australian Open for a record 11th time, has also Confirmed to participate.
Former world number four Kei Nishikori is another player using his protected ranking to return to the Australian Open for the first time since 2021.
