The annual Australian Open Tennis Championships always kick off amidst the anticipation of audiences worldwide. What kind of competition will the event bring in 2025, and what unexpected surprises are there to look forward to? This season is undoubtedly filled with variables, from injuries at the forefront to the rise of new stars at the back. Let's take a look together at the stories that the opening of the 2025 Australian Open will bring us. Overview of the New Season's Australian Open: Rekindled Passion, Challenges Abound On January 6th, the qualifying rounds of the 2025 Australian Open officially commenced, with only a few days remaining until the main draw begins on January 12th. The tournament will last until January 26th, spanning two weeks and drawing top players from around the globe to Melbourne to compete for this prestigious prize symbolizing the pinnacle of tennis honors. As the tournament schedule approaches, fans' emotions grow increasingly tense. Whether it's the popular male or female singles contenders or the emerging dark horses showing their strength, they are all making final preparations for this battle. For most participants, this is not just a stage to showcase their skills but also a test of competitive spirit and psychological fortitude. Record-Breaking Total Prize Pool: Intense Competition Behind the 96.5 Million Australian Dollars This year's Australian Open has a total prize pool of 96.5 million Australian dollars, an increase of about 12% compared to 2024. This increase means that this year's matches will be even more intense. In particular, the singles champion's prize money has reached 3.5…

Today marks the opening of the new season's Australian Open, starting with the qualifying rounds and leading up to the main draw on January 12th, which will continue until January 26th. According to official Australian Open news, this year's total prize pool has reached 96.5 million Australian dollars, an increase of nearly 12% compared to 2024. The singles champion will take home a prize of 3.5 million Australian dollars, and even those who exit in the first round of the main draw will receive a prize of 132,000 Australian dollars. The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam event of the new season, but for two-time Grand Slam winner Krejcikova, it means missing out on participation. The Australian Open has officially confirmed that Krejcikova, currently ranked tenth in the world, has withdrawn due to a back injury. She emphasizes that this injury has been plaguing her since last season and has not fully recovered this year, thanking everyone for their support. As a result, Krejcikova becomes the first top 10 player to withdraw from the new season's Australian Open. Last year, Krejcikova won the Wimbledon championship, securing a spot in the year-end finals in advance. She was eventually eliminated in the semifinals by Zheng Qinwen, and with her fourth-place finish, she returned to the top ten rankings in the world. Now, Krejcikova is unable to compete in the new season's Australian Open due to injury and will likely fall out of the top ten again. As the runner-up of last year's Australian Open, Zheng Qinwen, after being deducted 1300 points,…