The 2005 Australian Open was the 93rd edition of the tournament, held from January 17 to January 30 in Melbourne, Australia. It featured various categories, including men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, attracting top players from around the world. In the men's singles final, Marat Safin defeated Lleyton Hewitt to claim his first Australian Open title. On the women's side, Serena Williams won her seventh Grand Slam title by defeating Lindsay Davenport. The event showcased exciting matches and solidified its reputation as one of the premier tennis tournaments globally.