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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Sachin Nakrani

25 for 2025: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months

Rory McIlroy, Lewis Hamilton, Katie Boulter, Ellie Kildunne, Mohamed Salah, Lauren James, Pat Cummins
Rory McIlroy, Lewis Hamilton, Katie Boulter, Ellie Kildunne, Mohamed Salah, Lauren James and Pat Cummins (left to right). Composite: Alex Mellon for the Guardian/Shutterstock/Getty Images

1) Australian Open 12-26 January

Novak Djokovic will be aiming to begin the new year by doing something he failed to do throughout 2024 – win a grand slam title. It is a somewhat remarkable drought for an athlete of Djokovic’s standards which in part explains why he has asked Andy Murray to coach him in Melbourne. The partnership should make for a fascinating dynamic, on and off court, but may well not prove strong enough to see the Serb secure a record-breaking 25th slam given the form of reigning champion and world No 1, Jannik Sinner. In the women’s draw, Aryna Sabalenka will be seeking to win the title for a third time in a row.

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