The best tennis players in the world will descend upon Melbourne as the season’s first Grand Slam, the Australian Open, begins on Sunday, January 12.
Jannik Sinner, who dethroned 10-time champion Novak Djokovic in the semis last year, is the men’s defending champion. He will lead a star-studded field, that also features Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic and Alexander Zeverev.
On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka is aiming to become the first woman since Martina Hingis in 1999 to win a hat-trick of titles.
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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 India: TV channel, live stream
TV channel: Sony Sports Network
Live stream: SonyLiv app and website
Live TV coverage of the Australian Open is available on Sony Sports Network.
Streaming options are available on SonyLiv app and 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 6:30 a.m in India.
| 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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