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Game, Set, Match: Serving you the Daily Update for Australian Open 2025
Heading down to the Australian Open 2025? Here's your daily guide with everything you need to know.
Welcome to your ultimate daily guide for the Australian Open 2025! Whether you’re rallying to catch every ace from the sidelines or just looking to see what’s on the cards today, this blog will serve up all the action you need.
From heart-stopping match-ups and top-seeded drama to courtside entertainment, we’ll keep you in the loop so you don’t miss a beat. Ready to break into the excitement? Let’s take you through what’s happening at Melbourne Park!
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Rod Laver Arena
An exciting slate of matches awaits on Day 6 at Rod Laver Arena. The action begins at 11:30am with World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka taking on rising star Clara Tauson in a Round 3 women’s singles clash. Then, World No.3 Carlos Alcaraz will face Nuno Borges in what promises to showcase Alcaraz’s dynamic style.
The night session kicks off at 7:00pm with 10-time champion Novak Djokovic facing World No.26 Tomas Machac. Wrapping up the days’ play is a women’s singles showdown between World No.7 Jessica Pegula and Olga Danilovic.
Margaret Court Arena
Day 6 at Margaret Court Arena promises captivating tennis action from start to finish. The day session begins with World No.18 Donna Vekic taking on World No.12 Diana Shnaider in a compelling women’s singles Round 3 clash. Following them will be World No.2 Alexander Zverev, who steps onto the court to face the UK’s Jacob Fearnley.
The night session starts at 7:00pm with World No.3 Coco Gauff taking on Canadian young gun Leylah Fernandez, followed by Jack Draper taking on Australian hopeful Aleksandar Vukic in what promises to be an epic battle.
John Cain Arena
The action kicks off at 11:00am with World No.27 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova taking on Laura Siegemund in a competitive women’s singles clash. Next up is World No.12 Tommy Paul, who faces Roberto Carballes Baena in a men’s singles match brimming with contrasting styles.
The twilight session begins at 5:00pm, headlined by a blockbuster showdown between former champion Naomi Osaka and World No.9 Belinda Bencic. To finish the day will be an all French affair, with Ugo Humbert and World No.20 Arthur Fils going head-to-head in an intriguing men’s singles encounter.
Don’t miss out on any of the Outside Court Action!
During the first week of the Australian Open, outside courts feature exciting match-ups with rising stars and seasoned players. You can catch thrilling singles and doubles action on courts like Court 3 and 6, offering a more intimate atmosphere. Watch up-and-coming talents face off in intense battles, with competitive games often scheduled throughout the day. These courts provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy the tournament up close, outside of the major arenas.
Day 6 promises riveting action on the outside courts, featuring a mix of seeds and Australian players. At Kia Arena, Aussie doubles specialist Matt Ebden teams up with Joran Vliegen (9) in their first-round match, while World No.11 Paula Badosa faces World No. 17 Marta Kostyuk in a huge 3rd round singles matchup.
Elsewhere, World No. 1 women’s doubles duo Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend headline 1573 Arena, while Aussies Daria Saville, Storm Hunter, and John Peers are in action across doubles and mixed doubles on various courts. Fans can also look forward to pairings like Jamie Murray and John Peers (12) as well as the World No.4 pairing of Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz (4) in men’s doubles, along with plenty of local wildcards fighting to make their mark.
With a packed schedule of high-stakes matches and homegrown talent in action, Day 6 on the outside courts promises to deliver plenty of drama and excitement for tennis fans.
Heading to the AO25 in the evening? Check out the AO Night Ground Pass!
Whether you’re planning to hit the AO after work or want to make the most of these summer evenings, the AO Night Ground Pass is for you. Enter after 5pm and you can enjoy the epic Australian Open atmosphere. As the sun sets, there’s plenty going on across the precinct – head to Garden Square and watch all the on-court action on the big screens on the lawn, explore all the entertainment, sounds and tastes on offer at Grand Slam Oval, as well as heaps more. Check out ground passes now.
The Australian Open 2025 will transform Melbourne Park from Monday 6 January until Sunday 26 January. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com.au.
