nuebe gaming Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Shevchenko, Australian Open 2025 Round 1: Preview, Head To Head, When And Where To Watch

Carlos Alcaraz | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke Carlos Alcaraz | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke

Carlos Alcaraz faces Alexander Shevchenko in the opening round of the Australian Open 2025 at Melbourne Park on Sunday (January 12). Watch the Alcaraz vs Shevchenko tennis match live.  (More Tennis News)nuebe gaming

Alcaraz, 21, is bidding to become the youngest male to complete the career Grand Slam -- of winning all four Majors. The Spaniard won his first Major at the US Open 2022 and is the reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion. This is his fourth visit Down Under for the season-opening Slam.

China, meanwhile, have experienced a rollercoaster of results. After a demoralizing 0-3 defeat to India, they bounced back with a 4-2 victory over Malaysia. However, their momentum was short-lived as they faced another loss, this time 2-3 against South Korea.

His best finish at the season-opening Slam in Melbourne was a quarter-final appearance last year (defeat to German Alexander Zverev). The four-time Major winner is seeded third this term, behind holder and top-ranked Jannik Sinner and Zverev.

Shevchenko, meanwhile, will be making his third Australian Open appearance, including the Qualifiers in 2023. The Russian-born Kazakhstani made his Grand Slam debut at the 2023 French Open. Currently 72nd in the ATP rankings, the 24-year-old is out to make a statement.

Both players turned pro in 2018, but they have met only once. Carlos Alcaraz leads Alexander Shevchenko 1-0 in the head-to-head -- a 6-2, 6-1 win in the Round of 64 meeting at Madrid Open 2024.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Shevchenko, Australian Open 2025 Match Facts

Match: Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Shevchenko, Men’s Singles First Round

When: Sunday, January 12

How to watch: In India, Australian Open 2025 will be streamed on SonyLIV app and website. On tvnuebe gaming, the tournament will be televised on the Sony Sports Network. Eurosport will show the tournament across Europe. ESPN and Tennis Channel will show the tournament in the United States.