The 2005 Australian Open marked the tournament's centenary, with Marat Safin defeating defending champion Federer and Serena Williams claiming the women's title.
Key Facts
- Tournament dates
- 17–30 January 2005
- Men's champion
- Marat Safin
- Women's champion
- Serena Williams
- Men's final score
- Safin defeated Hewitt in four sets
- Centenary edition
- 100th anniversary of inaugural tournament
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Roger Federer entered as defending men's champion, while Justine Henin-Hardenne was unable to defend her women's title due to an injury sustained in the second half of 2004, reshaping the field ahead of the tournament.
Held in Melbourne from 17 to 30 January 2005, the Australian Open saw Marat Safin eliminate Federer in the semi-finals and defeat third-seed Lleyton Hewitt in the final. Serena Williams won the women's title by defeating Lindsay Davenport in the final.
Safin's victory ended Federer's run as Australian Open champion and gave Safin his second Grand Slam title. Williams added to her Grand Slam tally, and the tournament concluded its centenary year with high-profile upsets across both draws.
Result
at Melbourne Park, Melbourne