The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the 2025 tennis calendar, is set to kick off in Melbourne on January 12. As one of the most prestigious events in the sport, it promises high-intensity competition, emerging storylines, and electrifying matches under the scorching Australian summer.

The Australian Open Qualifiers will take place from January 6 to 11, 2025. Players will battle it out across three rounds, aiming to secure one of the 16 coveted spots in the men’s and women’s main draw of the Australian Open.

The 2025 Australian Open officially kicks off on Sunday, January 12, 2025, and will conclude with the finals on Sunday, January 26, 2025. The women’s final is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2025.

The Australian Open is held at Melbourne Park. Its most famous courts include Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena, named for the country’s most legendary tennis stars – plus Melbourne Arena and two other show courts.

Every player of the ATP and WTA top 50 have signed on to play the Australian Open 2025.

A full complement of the ATP Tour’s leading stars will chase early Grand Slam glory in 2025 at January’s Australian Open.

The No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings Jannik Sinner leads the field at the hard-court major in Melbourne, where the Italian will defend his 2024 title. Sinner’s fellow top four stars Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz will also compete, while Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev join Sinner as the only former champions on the main-draw entry list.

It should come as no surprise that all of the top WTA players are currently slated to compete in the Australian Open. That includes Iga Swiatek who will have completed her one-month doping ban before the start of the tournament.

Additionally, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka returns to Melbourne in hopes of completing a three-peat. The 26-year-old remains the best hard-court player in the world and will have to fend off a competitive field, which includes Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Jasmine Paolini, Qinwen Zheng, Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula. While considered underdogs, Emma Raducanu (59) and Naomi Osaka (60) are poised to cause trouble for whoever they face in the first round.

Fans can expect this list to change due to injuries and last-second additions from wildcards.

The Australian Open 2025 is set to be an unforgettable event. From the action-packed Opening Week to the highly anticipated qualifiers and main draw, tennis fans are in for a treat. Whether you’re watching from home or lucky enough to attend in Melbourne, make sure you’re ready for the excitement.