Aryna Sabalenka has started her bid to become the first woman in a quarter-century to win three consecutive Australian Open titles with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over 2017 U.S.

World No. 1 and defending Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka defeated Sloane Stephens in her first round match.

Aryna Sabalenka marched into the 2nd round of the Australian Open 2025 after a dominating 6-3, 6-2 win over American Sloane Stephens on Sunday at the Rod Laver Arena. This was Sabalenka's 15th straight win at the Australian Open. She came into the first-round clash with two successive Australian Open title wins in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

Aryna Sabalenka began her bid to become the first woman in a quarter-century to win three consecutive Australian Open titles, eliminating 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday night in just 71 minutes.

Aryna Sabalenka struggled a bit in her opening match at the Australian Open but ultimately managed to beat former world No. 3 Sloane Stephens in two sets 6-3 6-2. Throughout the match, the top seed was creating chances on the return and she earned a total of 13 break points and converted five.

Coco Gauff and Iga Świątek will look to dethrone the two-time defending champion, who appears to be at the peak of her powers.

T he first Grand Slam tournament of the year is already here, with the Australian Open 2025 marking its commencement in Melbourne Park. Although the qualifiers have already begun,

Favourites Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are set to meet in the semifinals of the women's singles draw at the 2025 Australian Open.

Find the 2025 women’s Australian Open odds. Aryna Sabalenka is the favorite to win the Aussie Open at Melbourne Park.

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is enjoying life as she started the year by winning the 2025 Brisbane International title and is now eyeing to bag her third Australian Open title.