The Australian Open draw 2025 will be eagerly anticipated as fans wait to see the match-ups for the men’s and women’s singles.
Fans will be keen to see the first-round match-ups spread across the opening three days of the main singles.
It will also allow predictions of blockbuster matches in the fourth round and beyond, with draw difficulty also analysed.
The Sporting News details when the Australian Open draw will commence and how you can watch it.
When is the Australian Open 2025 singles draw? Time, date
The Australian Open 2025 singles draw will be held on Thursday, January 9 at TBC (AEDT) on the steps of Margaret Court Arena at Melbourne Park.
It will also be shown live on all the big screens around Melbourne Park.
As in previous years, the draw is likely to be streamed via the AO website but details are yet to be confirmed.
Details of the draw will be available on The Sporting News after its conclusion.
When does the Australian Open start?
The Australian Open 2025 main draw will begin on Sunday, January 12.
It will mark the second consecutive year that the tournament has begun on a Sunday, with the extra day added to ease scheduling pressures.
The action will conclude at Melbourne Park on Sunday, January 26 – the day of the men’s singles final.
When does Australian Open qualifying start?
Qualifying for the year’s first grand slam tournament is slated for Monday, January 6 to Saturday, January 11.
Players will battle over three rounds, with 16 spots in both the men’s and women’s main draws up for grabs.
Organisers have labelled this period ‘Opening Week’, with Melbourne Park to host exhibition matches, open practice sessions and Kids Tennis Day alongside qualifying.
