The Australian Open 2025 wildcard list features eight players, each with a compelling story and the potential to shake up the draw. From seasoned veterans to rising stars, these wildcards add an intriguing layer to the tournament. Here’s a detailed look at each of them.
Daria Saville – The Return of a Fighter
Daria Saville, formerly known as Daria Gavrilova, has been awarded a wildcard entry into the Australian Open 2025. She has previously achieved significant success, including reaching the fourth round of the Australian Open in 2016 and 2017. After battling injuries in recent years, Saville is looking to make a strong comeback on her home soil. Known for her tenacity and lively personality on court, she enters the Australian Open 2025 with a mission to remind the tennis world of her fighting spirit. Her home crowd will undoubtedly be her biggest weapon, fueling her energy and resilience.
Ajla Tomljanovic – A Veteran’s Pride
Ajla Tomljanovic, a seasoned Australian player, has received a wildcard for the upcoming tournament. Known for her powerful baseline game, Tomljanovic has reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon and the US Open in 2021. She aims to leverage her experience and the support of the home crowd to make a deep run in Melbourne.
Maya Joint – The Rising Hope
Maya Joint is a name Australian tennis fans are starting to remember. At just 18, she has shown flashes of brilliance in junior tournaments and smaller events. Hailing from Queensland, Australia, she now has been awarded a wildcard entry. She has been making strides on the ITF circuit and will be eager to showcase her skills on the bigger stage of the Australian Open. With youthful exuberance, Maya is ready to embrace the challenge, aiming to inspire the next generation of Australian tennis.
Chloe Paquet – A French Revival
Chloe Paquet from France has received a reciprocal wildcard entry as part of an agreement between Tennis Australia and the French Tennis Federation. Paquet has experience on the WTA Tour and will be aiming to advance beyond the early rounds in Melbourne. The wildcard provides her with a golden opportunity to compete against the world’s best.
Talia Gibson – The Local Dreamer
Talia Gibson, an Australian wildcard, is one of the youngest players in the draw. At just 17, Talia represents the future of Australian tennis. Her wildcard entry is a dream come true, giving her a chance to compete on one of the sport’s grandest stages. Gibson has shown potential in junior tournaments and will be looking to make an impression in her first appearance in the main draw of a Grand Slam event
Iva Jovic – The American Underdog
Iva Jovic, a young American player, has been granted a wildcard through a reciprocal arrangement with the United States Tennis Association. This opportunity will allow her to gain experience competing against top-level opponents in a Grand Slam. With a game built on speed and precision, Iva has been a standout in junior competitions. Now, she steps into uncharted territory at the Australian Open.
Shuai Zhang – Asia-Pacific’s Champion
Zhang Shuai earned her wildcard by winning the AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off in Chengdu, China. A former world No. 22, Zhang has a history of strong performances, including reaching the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in 2016. Her recent resurgence makes her a player to watch in the upcoming tournament.
Emerson Jones – The New Aussie Sensation
Emerson Jones, the youngest Australian in the main draw, is an exciting wildcard to watch. At just 16, she is already being touted as a future star of Australian tennis. Her play will surely captivate the Melbourne crowd, as she aims to enjoy her first taste of Grand Slam tennis.
| Ranking | Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aryna Sabalenka | BLR |
| 2 | Iga Swiatek | POL |
| 3 | Coco Gauff | USA |
| 4 | Jasmine Paolini | ITA |
| 5 | Qinwen Zheng | CHN |
| 6 | Elena Rybakina | KAZ |
| 7 | Jessica Pegula | USA |
| 8 | Emma Navarro | USA |
| 9 | Daria Kasatkina | RUS |
| 10 | Barbora Krejcikova | CZE |
| 11 | Danielle Collins | USA |
| 12 | Paula Badosa | ESP |
| 13 | Diana Shnaider | RUS |
| 14 | Anna Kalinskaya | RUS |
| 15 | Jelena Ostapenko | LAT |
| 15 | Belinda Bencic | SUI |
| 16 | Mirra Andreeva | RUS |
| 17 | Beatriz Haddad Maia | BRA |
| 18 | Marta Kostyuk | UKR |
| 19 | Donna Vekic | CRO |
| 20 | Victoria Azarenka | BLR |
| 21 | Madison Keys | USA |
| 22 | Karolina Muchova | CZE |
| 23 | Elina Svitolina | UKR |
| 24 | Katie Boulter | GBR |
| 25 | Magdalena Frech | POL |
| 26 | Linda Noskova | CZE |
| 27 | Liudmila Samsonova | RUS |
| 28 | Ekaterina Alexandrova | RUS |
| 29 | Yulia Putintseva | KAZ |
| 30 | Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova | RUS |
| 31 | Leylah Fernandez | CAN |
| 32 | Maria Sakkari | GRE |
| 33 | Dayana Yastremska | UKR |
| 34 | Elise Mertens | BEL |
| 35 | Anastasia Potapova | RUS |
| 36 | Amanda Anisimova | USA |
| 37 | Xinyu Wang | CHN |
| 38 | Magda Linette | POL |
| 39 | Marketa Vondrousova | CZE |
| 40 | Lulu Sun | NZL |
| 41 | Karolina Pliskova | CZE |
| 42 | Ons Jabeur | TUN |
| 43 | Rebecca Sramkova | SVK |
| 44 | Elina Avanesyan | ARM |
| 45 | Marie Bouzkova | CZE |
| 46 | Katerina Siniakova | CZE |
| 47 | Peyton Stearns | USA |
| 48 | Caroline Garcia | FRA |
| 49 | Yue Yuan | CHN |
| 50 | Clara Tauson | DEN |
| 51 | Olga Danilovic | SRB |
| 52 | Elisabetta Cocciaretto | ITA |
| 53 | Diane Parry | FRA |
| 54 | Viktoriya Tomova | BUL |
| 55 | Jessica Bouzas Maneiro | ESP |
| 56 | Moyuka Uchijima | JPN |
| 57 | Anhelina Kalinina | UKR |
| 58 | Renata Zarazua | MEX |
| 59 | Emma Raducanu | GBR |
| 60 | Naomi Osaka | JPN |
| 61 | Katie Volynets | USA |
| 62 | Camila Osorio | COL |
| 63 | Kamilla Rakhimova | RUS |
| 64 | Yafan Wang | CHN |
| 65 | Ashlyn Krueger | USA |
| 66 | Varvara Gracheva | FRA |
| 67 | Mccartney Kessler | USA |
| 68 | Mayar Sherif | EGY |
| 69 | Taylor Townsend | USA |
| 70 | Sorana Cirstea | ROU |
| 71 | Cristina Bucsa | ESP |
| 71 | Caty McNally | USA |
| 72 | Caroline Wozniacki | DEN |
| 73 | Clara Burel | FRA |
| 73 | Julia Grabher | AUT |
| 74 | Bernarda Pera | USA |
| 75 | Anna Blinkova | RUS |
| 76 | Veronika Kudermetova | RUS |
| 77 | Lucia Bronzetti | ITA |
| 78 | Sloane Stephens | USA |
| 79 | Erika Andreeva | RUS |
| 80 | Arantxa Rus | NED |
| 81 | Caroline Dolehide | USA |
| 82 | Irina-Camelia Begu | ROU |
| 83 | Laura Siegemund | GER |
| 84 | Sofia Kenin | USA |
| 85 | Sonay Kartal | GBR |
| 85 | Jodie Burrage | GBR |
| 86 | Jaqueline Cristian | ROU |
| 87 | Tatjana Maria | GER |
| 88 | Suzan Lamens | NED |
| 89 | Maria Lourdes Carle | ARG |
| 89 | Saisai Zheng | CHN |
| 90 | Zeynep Sonmez | TUR |
| 91 | Jule Niemeier | GER |
| 92 | Hailey Baptiste | USA |
| 93 | Anna Bondar | HUN |
| 94 | Greet Minnen | BEL |
| 95 | Ann Li | USA |
| 95 | Danka Kovinic | MNE |
| 96 | Olivia Gadecki | AUS |
| 97 | Xiyu Wang | CHN |
| 98 | Nadia Podoroska | ARG |
| 106 | Daria Saville | AUS |
| 108 | Ajla Tomljanovic | AUS |
| 118 | Maya Joint | AUS |
| 123 | Chloe Paquet | FRA |
| 140 | Talia Gibson | AUS |
| 191 | Iva Jovic | USA |
| 211 | Shuai Zhang | CHN |
| 379 | Emerson Jones | AUS |