Usually, the previous phase of any Grand Slam represents a tremendous motivation and joy for the players, especially in the financial aspect. It serves as a lifeline for many, in addition to providing a great opportunity to compete in the final draw. However, the 2025 Australian Open will feature a couple of glaring absences who seem to have chosen not to travel to the Antipodes. One such case is Hamad Medjedovic, who, despite being on the brink of the top 100, has opted to compete in a Challenger in Portugal instead of traveling to Australia; a similar path has been taken by Marin Cilic, who will play in Oeiras and not participate in a tournament where he once was a finalist. The other notable absence is Alexander Ritschard (ranked #118, who will also compete in Portugal).
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