The 2025 Australian Open is a tennis tournament that will take place at Melbourne Park between the 12th and 26th January 2024.
It is the 113th edition of the Australian Open, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka are the defending champions in Men’s Singles and Women’s Singles, respectively.
Host Broadcaster: In Australia, all matches will be broadcast live by the Seven Network.
UK and Europe Broadcasters : Eurosport will be the main broadcaster, carrying live matches on Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2. Streaming service Discovery+ will also be covering the event with addition match coverage.
Eurosport’s contract to show the Australian Open on TV runs until 2031, following a new 10 year deal between Discovery and Tennis Australia.
DMAX channel to screen free-to-air highlights of the finals. DMAX is available on Freesat 250 and Sky 172. DMAX is only available in SD whereas they could use sister channel Quest for the highlights, which is available in HD via satellite.
The BBC no longer be showing live coverage Australian Open. It will be showing limited highlights of play of the finals only. There will be daily BBC Radio 5 live commentaries and online text commentaries online.
About the Australian Open Tennis
The Australian Open is one of the four prestigious Grand Slam tennis tournaments, held annually in Melbourne, Australia. Traditionally marking the start of the tennis season in January, the tournament attracts the world’s best players to compete on its iconic hard courts at Melbourne Park. Established in 1905, it has grown into a global spectacle, combining elite athletic competition with a festive atmosphere.
Known for its intense summer heat and vibrant fan culture, the Australian Open has earned the nickname “The Happy Slam.” The tournament is played across men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, alongside junior and wheelchair events. It has witnessed legendary performances from tennis greats such as Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Roger Federer, and Margaret Court. Djokovic holds the record for the most men’s singles titles, while Court dominates the women’s record books.
The event is celebrated for its innovations, including retractable roofs on its main courts to combat extreme weather conditions and the introduction of night sessions that draw massive audiences. With its blend of high-stakes matches and entertainment, the Australian Open remains a beloved highlight of the sporting calendar, embodying the spirit of excellence and resilience that defines world-class tennis.