Australian Open 2025 draw: When and where to follow

The new season is nearly upon us and as usual, all eyes will be on the Australian Open. The season's first Slam is scheduled to begin on January 12, with Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka set to defend their respective crowns.

Both the World No. 1s had fought their way to the trophies at the season's opening Slam 12 months ago and will be the top seeds once again.

When is the Australian Open 2025?

Seven-time winner Novak Djokovic will also be returning to the Australian Open. (Source: Getty)

The Australian Open will commence with main draw action on January 12. The early rounds will be played over the first week, while second-week action will commence on January 19. The quarterfinals are scheduled to be held on January 21 and 22, which will be followed by the women's singles semifinals on January 23, and the men's singles semifinals on January 24. The women's championship match will be played on January 26 and the men's final a day later on January 27.

The qualification rounds will be played earlier between January 6 and 9.

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When is the draw for the Australian Open 2025?

The women's and men's singles main draws for the 2025 Australian Open will be released on January 9.

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Where to watch the Australian Open 2025 draw?

Coco Gauff will be one of the big names in the women's singles draw. (Source: Getty)

Fans can follow the live draw at the Grand Slam's official website: ausopen.com. They can also follow the tournament's official social media handles for real-time updates on the draw.

While the 2024 Australian Open was Sinner's first Grand Slam title, Sabalenka had lifted the trophy in 2023 as well. The big-hitting Belarusian is thus aiming for a hat-trick of titles this time around.

Sabalenka, however, will face stiff resistance from a compefitive field led by the likes of Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff. Two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini rounds out the top four seeds.

Former winners who will be in action at the tournament's 2025 edition include Sabalenka, Victoria Azarenka, Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki and Sofia Kenin. Add a host of other title hopefuls to the mix and you get a jam-packed draw.

Sinner's biggest challenge to a successful title defence, meanwhile, is likely to come from 10-time former winner Novak Djokovic (who he beat in the semifinals this year) and Carlos Alcaraz.

Taylor Fritz, meanwhile, will lead a host of talented Americans which include the likes of Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe.