Novak Djokovic begins a nail-biting quest for a historic 25th Grand Slam title at the 2025 Australian Open, which begins in Melbourne on Sunday.
A 10-time champion at the Australian Open, Djokovic kicks off his campaign against American wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy.
Though the 37-year-old once ruled the hard courts in Melbourne, time and a tide of new champions may make it more challenging this time around. He has been drawn in the same quarter as Carlos Alcaraz and the same half as World No. 2 Alexander Zverev.
Here is everything you need to know about Novak Djokovic’s appearance at the Australian Open, including the latest results from the tournament.
Djokovic will take on Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round of the Australian Open 2025. The day for the match is yet to be determined, with it likely to take place on Monday.
Opponent | Round | Date, time (AEDT), result |
Nishesh Basavareddy | 1 | TBD |
Novak Djokovic’s next match will air on one of Channel 9, Channel 90, Channel 92, and Channel 93. Tennis fans can also stream the match on 9now and Stan Sport.
The Nine Network remains the free-to-air broadcaster of the Australian Open for 2025.
Games will be shown across the various channels in Nine’s portfolio – Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Go!.
Fans can stream this year’s Australian Open via subscription service Stan Sport, where every match will be streamed live, ad-free and available on-demand.
Notably, games played on Rod Laver Arena will be available in 4K.
The first round of matches at the Australian Open 2025 will get underway on Sunday, January 12. The tournament will conclude on Sunday, January 26.
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 |
Here is how far Novak Djokovic has advanced each year at the Australian Open:
Year | Singles | Doubles |
2025 | – | – |
2024 | Semifinals | – |
2023 | Winner | – |
2021 | Winner | – |
2020 | Winner | – |
2019 | Winner | – |
2018 | Fourth Round | – |
2017 | Second Round | – |
2016 | Winner | – |
2015 | Winner | – |
2014 | Quarterfinals | – |
2013 | Winner | – |
2012 | Winner | – |
2011 | Winner | – |
2010 | Quarterfinals | – |
2009 | Quarterfinals | – |
2008 | Winner | – |
2007 | Fourth Round | First Round |
2006 | First Round | First Round |
2005 | First Round | – |