For Tennis Now | @TennisNow | Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Photo credit: Rolex
When the champions play for history at Rod Laver Arena this month, history will be on their shoulders.
The 2025 Australian Open marks a legendary double celebration Rocket Rod Laver.
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The only champion in history to win a calendar Grand Slam as a novice and as a professional, Laver will be a busy man between the two nights at AO.
It marks 25 years of the Australian Open renaming center court Rod Laver Arena It’s also the 65th year the Rockhampton Rocket won his first medal at the 1960 Australian Open.
Laver, who was there This is Jannik Sinner’s place A major breakthrough in Melbourne last year, he went on to capture 11 Grand Slam tournaments.
Rolex, which became the official timekeeper of the Australian Open in 2008, shared these photos of Laver.
Laver said: “Rolex being part of the Australian Open is important for tennis and for our country around the world,” said Laver.
“I feel honored that Australia has recognized my tennis achievements by putting my name on that big beautiful platform. It is a great feeling to know that with this platform, the legacy of my work continues in the sport today.”
Like the legendary Laver, defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner he’s a red-haired, explosive shooter.
Fresh off a run to the ATP Finals and leading Italy to its second consecutive Davis Cup title, Sinner said he is determined to return to Oz.
“Each season has its own story, and you never know what’s going to happen, but for us, it always starts in Australia, which I’m very happy about,” said Sinner. “I always feel good playing at Melbourne Park. I really like the people and the fans—there’s a lot of energy.”
