2025 Australian Open Preview: Top Storylines in Melbourne

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The 2025 Australian Open is the first major test of the new year. Despite players griping about the never-ending tennis season, my excitement soars when the first Slam rolls around.

I’m always ready for a big tennis tournament. Players, however, take differe…