The Australian Open returns to Melbourne Park with a fascinating premise: can 2024’s champions withstand the pressure and keep the crown on their heads?
Jannik Sinner’s victory last year marked an incredible achievement for the young Italian (one of many in the last couple of years), while Aryna Sabalenka’s win over Zheng Qinwen re-confirmed her as a force in the women’s game. It will be interesting to see if Sabalenka can achieve a historic third consecutive win.
Let’s take a look at what awaits us at the 2025 Australian Open, where you can watch the event in the UK, and the preliminary schedule of the tournament.
Australian Open Highlights
The 2025 edition promises to be a battlefield of generations and styles. Sinner’s defence of his maiden Slam title faces immediate threats from the explosive game of Carlos Alcaraz and the excellence of veteran Novak Djokovic.
Meanwhile, Sabalenka’s power game will be tested by world number two Iga Świątek and 2023 US Open champion Coco Gauff – who defeated Sabalenka in that final. Both will arrive in Melbourne with their sights set on the season’s first major.
Where to Watch the Australian Open in the UK
- Dates: Sunday, 12 January – Sunday, 26 January 2025
- Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne
- Where to watch: Live coverage available on Eurosport and discovery+
Coverage begins nightly for UK viewers, with matches on the outside courts starting at 12:00 AM and show court matches beginning at 1:00 AM. The evening sessions kick off later at 8:00 AM UK time.
The tournament opens with qualifying rounds on Monday, January 6, where players will compete through three rounds for a spot in the main draw.
Main draw matches begin on Sunday, January 12, culminating in the women’s singles final on Saturday, January 25, and the men’s singles final on Sunday, January 26.
Australian Open 2025: Preliminary Schedule
MONDAY, JANUARY 6 – SATURDAY, JANUARY 11
Qualifying Rounds
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12
Men’s and Women’s Singles First Round
MONDAY, JANUARY 13
Men’s and Women’s Singles First Round
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14
Men’s and Women’s Singles First Round
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15
Men’s and Women’s Singles Second Round
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16
Men’s and Women’s Singles Second Round
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17
Men’s and Women’s Singles Third Round
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18
Men’s and Women’s Singles Third Round
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19
Men’s and Women’s Singles Fourth Round
MONDAY, JANUARY 20
Men’s and Women’s Singles Fourth Round
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21
Men’s and Women’s Singles Quarterfinals
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22
Men’s and Women’s Singles Quarterfinals
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23
Women’s Singles Semifinals
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24
Men’s Singles 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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