Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Australian Open: Dates, Seeds, and Favourites

The 2025 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament of the year, is set to begin in Melbourne, where defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will aim to retain their titles. The season-opening major, taking place just 12 days into the new year, promises to be an exciting showcase of global tennis talent.

Key questions surrounding player fitness

As the tournament approaches, there are lingering concerns regarding the fitness of several top players. British talents Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper are both facing challenges related to their physical condition. Meanwhile, Andy Murray returns to Melbourne, but this time as the coach of Novak Djokovic, who is aiming to break records at this prestigious event.

Australian Open 2025 Main Draw

Top-ranked players are automatically seeded into the main draw, with 104 singles players directly entering the tournament. In addition, eight wildcard entries and 16 qualifiers will compete for a spot in the main event. This structured entry ensures a competitive field for both men’s and women’s singles events.

Tournament Dates and Schedule

Qualifying for the 2025 Australian Open began on January 6. The main singles events will officially commence on January 12. The women’s singles final is scheduled for January 25, with the men’s singles final taking place the following day, January 26.

Key Event Dates:

Jan 12-14: First Round (Women and Men)
Jan 15-16: Second Round (Women and Men)
Jan 17-18: Third Round (Women and Men)
Jan 19-20: Fourth Round (Women and Men)
Jan 21-22: Quarter-finals (Women and Men)
Jan 23: Women’s Semi-finals
Jan 24: Men’s Semi-finals
Jan 25: Women’s Final
Jan 26: Men’s Final

Venue Details: Melbourne Park

The tournament is hosted at Melbourne Park, a venue synonymous with Australian tennis since 1988. The park boasts three major show courts:

Rod Laver Arena: Australia’s second-largest indoor sports venue, seating 15,000 spectators.
John Cain Arena: With a capacity of 10,500, it provides an exciting atmosphere.
Margaret Court Arena: The smallest of the main arenas, with seating for 7,500 spectators.