Former Champion Jennifer Capriati Returns To The AO For The First Time Since 2003 | The Sit-Down

For the first time in more than 20 years, Jennifer Capriati returned to the Australian Open, a tournament that produced some of her greatest career success. She was in Melbourne to present the women's singles trophy on the 25th anniversary of her maiden Australian Open title and first Grand Slam triumph. Capriati's AO 2001 came more than a decade after she emerged as a teen prodigy, only to suffer burnout and spend significant time away from the game. Also in 2001, she won Roland Garros and rose to world No.1, and in 2002, returned to Melbourne Park to defend her title in an unforgettable final during which she saved four championship points. Injuries forced her out of the game in 2004, yet the American icon continues to follow the sport. Capriati joined Viv and Matt in Pod Laver Arena for her first podcast interview to discuss her compelling career journey.

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Welcome to the official Australian Open YouTube channel. The Australian Open 2027 main draw runs from 17-31 January in Melbourne. The tournament takes place for the 115th time and is the first Grand Slam of the year. Carlos Alcaraz is the men’s singles reigning champion and Elena Rybakina is the women’s singles reigning champion. The tournament takes place on 25 hard courts, including Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena. Look out for highlights, press conferences, memorable moments and much more!

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