The first two wildcards for the 2025 Australian Open have been awarded.
Zhang Shuai and Kasidit Samrej earned themselves a spot in the main draw after emerging victorious at the AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off.
Played in Chengdu, China, the event enables lower-ranked players from the region to secure a spot at Melbourne Park.
Shuai, a 35-year-old veteran, enjoyed 12 consecutive main draw appearances at the Australian Open before missing out in 2024.
Samrej, on the other hand, has never even played qualifying for a grand slam tournament.
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A total of 16 wildcards are set to be awarded ahead of the upcoming Australian Open.
A reciprocal arrangement between Tennis Australia and the French Tennis Federation typically sees a pair of French players receive main draw tickets, while there is also a US wildcard exchange.
Last time out, nine Aussies were handed wildcards to participate in their home grand slam.
Australian Open 2025: Every confirmed wildcard player
Men’s singles
| Kasidit Samrej | TBC |
| TBC | TBC |
| TBC | TBC |
| TBC | TBC |
Women’s singles
| Zhang Shuai | TBC |
| TBC | TBC |
| TBC | TBC |
| TBC | TBC |
When is Australian Open 2025? Dates, schedule
The upcoming Australian Open will begin on Sunday, January 12 and run through to Sunday, January 26.
