The top-ranked Sinner, who is the defending champion at Melbourne Park, and No. 3 Alcaraz are coming off a 2024 season in which they each won two Grand Slam titles.

Carlos Alcaraz has declared he is ready to defy his underwhelming Australian Open record and become the youngest man to achieve a career grand slam. Already holding the record as the youngest man in the Open era to become world No.

Carlos thinks about Jannik every time he practices, targeting further improvements for their upcoming encounters. Alcaraz also uses Sinner's titles and incredible success in the previous season to practice even harder and seek the extra gear that can make the difference.