
The first Grand Slam of the season will see 10-time champion Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, and Carlos Alcaraz headline the action at the Australian Open.
Here's what you need to know ahead of the tournament in Melbourne:
When is the Australian Open?
The 2025 Australian Open will be held from 12-26 January. The hard-court Grand Slam tournament, established in 1905, will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The tournament director is Craig Tiley.
Who is playing at the Australian Open?
The Australian Open will feature stars including Sinner, Djokovic, Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, Alex de Minaur, Andrey Rublev, Grigor Dimitrov, and more.
When is the draw for the Australian Open?
The Australian Open singles draw will be made on Thursday 9 January at 2:30pm. The doubles draw will be made Saturday 11 January at 3:00pm.
What is the schedule for the Australian Open?
*Qualifying: Monday, 6 January - Wednesday 8 January at 10 a.m., Thursday, 9 January at 11 a.m.
*Main Draw: Sunday, 12 January - Thursday 23 January from 11:00am & 7:00pm. Friday, 24 January at 12 noon & 7:30pm.
*Doubles Final: Saturday, 25 January, second on from 7:30 p.m.
*Singles Final: Sunday, 26 January at 7:30 p.m.
What is the prize money and points for the Australian Open in $AU?
SINGLES
Winner: ($) / 2,000 points
Finalist: ($) / 1,300 points
Semi-finalist: ($) / 800 points
Quarter-finalist: ($) / 400 points
Fourth Round: ($) / 200 points
Third Round: ($) / 100 points
Second Round: ($) / 50 points
First Round: ($) / 10 points
DOUBLES ($ per team)
Winner: ($) / 2,000 points
Finalist: ($) / 1,200 points
Semi-finalist: ($) / 720 points
Quarter-finalist: ($) / 360 points
Third Round: ($) / 180 points
Second Round: ($) / 90 points
First Round: ($) / 0 points
How can I watch the Australian Open?
Australian Open Broadcast Schedule
How can I follow the Australian Open?
Hashtag: #ao2025
Instagram: @australianopen
Facebook: Australian Open
YouTube: AustralianOpenTV
Twitter: @australianopen
TikTok: @ausopen
Who won the last edition of the Australian Open in 2024?
Jannik Sinner clinched the 2024 Australian Open title with a 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 victory over Daniil Medvedev in the championship match. Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden lifted the doubles trophy, defeating Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 7–6(0), 7–5 in the final.
Who holds the Australian Open record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion and more?
Most Titles, Singles: Novak Djokovic (10)
Most Titles, Doubles: Bob Bryan, Mike Bryan (6)
Oldest Champion: Ken Rosewall, 37, in 1972
Youngest Champion: Mats Wilander, 19, in 1983
Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1 Ivan Lendl in 1990, Jim Courier in 1993, Pete Sampras in 1994, 1997, Andre Agassi in 2000, Roger Federer in 2006-07, 2010, Rafael Nadal in 2009, Novak Djokovic in 2012-13, 2015-16, 2019, 2021
Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 212 Mark Edmondson in 1976
Last Home Champion: Mark Edmondson in 1976
Most Match Wins: Roger Federer (102)
View Who Is Playing, Past Champions, Seeds, Points & Prize Money Breakdown