2025's first grand slam Australian Open is set to begin on Monday (January 6). The biggest names in Tennis will go head to head in Australia. In the men's division, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner is looking to build on his 2024 breakthrough, when he claimed his first major title by defeating Daniil Medvedev, a run that included snapping Novak Djokovic's 33-match Australian Open winning streak. Medvedev and Djokovic are among the top 10 seeds for 2025, while other notable challengers include Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and American standouts Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, and Frances Tiafoe.
In the women's singles tournament, top seed Aryna Sabalenka aims to make history by becoming the first player since Martina Hingis in 1999 to win three consecutive championships. The competition will be intense, with Iga Swiatek returning to action after serving a one-month WTA suspension for doping violations, which ended on December 28. U.S. stars Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula are also seen as strong contenders for the title.
The doubles tournaments are slightly shorter in duration. The men's and women's doubles each include 64 teams, while the mixed doubles event starts with 32 pairs.
Here are the details for Australian Open 2025:
Format: The 2025 Australian Open kicks off with three rounds of qualifying from January 6 to 9, where players will compete for the final 16 spots in both the men’s and women’s singles draws.
What is the total prize fund in 2025?
The total prize money is A$96.5 million ($59.90 million), an increase of 11.56% from 2024.
How much will men's and women's singles players earn?
* First round: A$132,000
* Second round: A$200,000
* Third round: A$290,000
* Round of 16: A$420,000
* Quarter-finals: A$665,000
* Semi-finals: A$1,100,000
Schedule:
Monday, January 6
Men's Singles qualifying: Round one
Women's Singles qualifying: Round one
Tuesday, January 7
Men's Singles qualifying: Round one
Women's Singles qualifying: Round one
Wednesday, January 8
Men's Singles qualifying: Round two
Women's Singles qualifying: Round two
Thursday, January 9
Men's Singles qualifying: Round three
Women's Singles qualifying: Round three
Sunday, January 12
Men's Singles: Round one
Women's Singles: Round one
Monday, January 13
Men's Singles: Round one
Women's Singles: Round one
Tuesday, January 14
Men's Singles: Round one
Women's Singles: Round one
Men's Doubles: Round one
Women's Doubles: Round one
Wednesday, January 15
Men's Singles: Round two
Women's Singles: Round two
Men's Doubles: Round one
Women's Doubles: Round one
Thursday, January 16
Men's Singles: Round two
Women's Singles: Round two
Men's Doubles: Round one
Women's Doubles: Round one
Mixed Doubles: Round one
Friday, January 17
Men's Singles: Round three
Women's Singles: Round three
Men's Doubles: Round two
Women's Doubles: Round two
Mixed Doubles: Round one
Saturday, January 18
Men's Singles: Round three
Women's Singles: Round three
Men's Doubles: Round two
Women's Doubles: Round two
Mixed Doubles: Round one
Sunday, January 19
Men's Singles: Round four
Women's Singles: Round four
Men's Doubles: Round three
Women's Doubles: Round three
Mixed Doubles: Round two
Monday, January 20
Men's Singles: Round four
Women's Singles: Round four
Men's Doubles: Round three
Women's Doubles: Round three
Mixed Doubles: Round two
Tuesday, January 21
Men's Singles: Quarterfinals
Women's Singles: Quarterfinals
Men's Doubles: Quarterfinals
Women's Doubles: Quarterfinals
Mixed Doubles: Quarterfinals
Wednesday, January 22
Men's Singles: Quarterfinals
Women's Singles: Quarterfinals
Men's Doubles: Quarterfinals
Women's Doubles: Quarterfinals
Mixed Doubles: Semifinals
Thursday, January 23
Women's Singles: Semifinals
Men's Doubles: Semifinals
Friday, January 24
Men's Singles: Semifinals
Women's Doubles: Semifinals
Mixed Doubles: Final
Saturday, January 25
Women's Singles: Final
Men's Doubles: Final
Women's Doubles: Semifinals
Mixed Doubles: Final
Sunday, January 26
Men's Singles: Final
Women's Doubles: Final
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When are the Australian Open 2025 match taking place?
The Australian Open 2025 matches will be played from Monday, January 6.
Where will the Australian Open 2025 matches take place?
The Australian Open 2025 matches will be played at three main showcourts - Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena and the Margaret Court Arena.
Where to live stream the Australian Open 2025 matches in India?
The live streaming of the Australian Open 2025 matches will be available live on SonyLiv app and website.
Which TV channels will broadcast the Australian Open 2025 matches?
The live telecast of the Australian Open 2025 will be on the Sony Sports Network in India.
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