Novak Djokovic headlines a group of global stars who will take to Rod Laver Arena ahead of the Australian Open to play in four special charity matches.

The jam-packed program will see charity matches played over four nights, the week before the main draw kicks off at Melbourne Park.

Ten-time champion Djokovic will be joined by world No.1 Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Qinwen Zheng, as well as leading Aussie Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin in the charity matches from Tuesday 7 to Friday 10 January.

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Dubbed AO Opening Week, the festivities will kick off with Rod Laver Arena hosting the Red Bull Bassline where six players will take part in a unique tie-break challenge set to a DJ.

Local community and club players will also have the chance to take on their idols in the event’s new 1 Point Slam.

All proceeds from the Red Bull Bassline, 1 Point Slam and exhibition matches will support a range of charities through the Australian Tennis Foundation which aims to inspire disadvantaged children and families through tennis.

For the opening week, ground passes will be available for just $15 for adults and $10 for children, with fans also able to watch AO qualifying and open practice sessions.

Tournament director Craig Tiley believes the charity matches will give fans a fresh way to experience grand slam tennis up close and with unprecedented access to the world’s top players.

“Australian Open 2025 will kick off with a bang with more incredible tennis and entertainment on offer than ever before and more of the precinct open during opening week,” he said in a Tennis Australia statement.

“With Dylan Alcott as MC, Red Bull Bassline on Tuesday night will have an electric atmosphere with a live DJ, courtside interviews and players interacting with fans in the stands.

“We are incredibly excited to host the world’s first 1 Point Slam at the Australian Open and know fans will get behind locals as they take on the pros.”

The official AO draw will be held at Margaret Court Arena on Thursday, January 9, and live-streamed on the big screens around Melbourne Park.

Opening week commences on Monday, January 6, before the main draw gets under way on Sunday, January 12.