Melbourne, Jan. 4 -- Tennis comebacks emerged as one of the defining themes of the 2025 season, with several high-profile players reviving stalled careers and reshaping the competitive landscape ahead of the Australian Open 2026.
While Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek continued to anchor the sport at the top, the return to form of multiple former stars added depth and unpredictability, signalling a tougher challenge to the established order as the new Grand Slam season begins in Melbourne.
American Amanda Anisimova was among the most striking examples of revival. Once a teenage prodigy who reached the French Open semifinals in 2019, Anisimova's progress was disrupted by personal tragedy and burnout.
After re...