The 2025 tennis season will kick into high gear on Sunday, as the Australian Open, the year’s first Grand Slam, begins in Melbourne.
Aryna Sabalenka is bidding for her third straight Australian Open women’s title, while Jannik Sinner is the men’s defending champion.
The tennis world is also looking forward to the high-profile partnership between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. Djokovic, who is looking for a record-breaking 25th major, added former foe Murray on his coaching team at the end of the 2024 season.
The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all you need to know to ensure you don’t miss a minute of the action.
When is the Australian Open 2025?
The 2025 Australian Open first round begins on Sunday, January 12 and runs through 15 days until Sunday, January 26 – culminating with the men’s singles final.
How to watch the Australian Open 2025 in UK: TV channel, live stream
TV channel: Eurosport
Live stream: Discovery+, Eurosport website.
Live TV coverage of the Australian Open is available on Eurosport.
Streaming options are available on Discovery+ and the Eurosport website.
Australian Open 2025 tennis schedule
The first round of matches in both the women’s and men’s singles competitions begins Sunday, January 12, with the order of play on most days starting at 12 p.m. local time (AEDT) on show courts.
This translates to a start time of 1 a.m in the UK.
| Date | Events |
| Sunday, January 12 | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| Monday, January 13 | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| Tuesday, January 14 | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| Wednesday, January 15 | Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round |
| Thursday, January 16 | Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round |
| Friday, January 17 | Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round |
| Saturday, January 18 | Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round |
| Sunday, January 19 | Men’s & Women’s 4th Round |
| Monday, January 20 | Men’s & Women’s 4th Round |
| Tuesday, January 21 | Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Wednesday, January 22 | Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Thursday, January 23 | Women’s Semifinals |
| Friday, January 24 | Men’s Semifinals |
| Saturday, January 25 | Women’s Singles Final, Men’s Doubles Final |
| Sunday, January 26 | Women’s Doubles Final, Men’s Singles Final |
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