Emma Raducanu is in action on Thursday as she looks to join fellow Brits Jack Draper and Jacob Fearnley in the third round.

Raducanu’s second-round match at the Australian Open will pit her against a friend who also knows the pitfalls of teenage stardom.

Amanda Anisimova first reached the fourth round at Melbourne Park six years ago as a 17-year-old and made the semi-finals of the French Open and quarter-finals of Wimbledon before it all became too much and she stepped away for mental health reasons during 2023.

At the same time, Raducanu was off the tour following wrist and ankle surgeries, and both women will be looking to take another step back towards the top of the game with victory on Thursday.

Katie Boulter will also play on Thursday after scraping past Rebecca Marino in round one. Next up for the British No 1 is a clash with Russian Veronika Kudermetova, a former top-10 player now ranked down at 75.

Australian Open order of play – day 5 (Thursday)

Three main showcourts and British players only. Times shown are UK time.

Rod Laver Arena

TBC

Margaret Court Arena

TBC

John Cain Arena

TBC

Kia Arena

From 12am GMT
Emma Raducanu v Amanda Anisimova

Court 3

From 5am GMT
Veronika Kudermetova v Katie Boulter

For full draw details, see the official order of play provided by the Australian Open

How to watch the Australian Open on TV and streaming in the UK

In the UK, Eurosport has the broadcasting rights to live action from Melbourne, most of which takes place overnight in the UK. The first matches on court are usually at about midnight UK time, with the late-night matches in Melbourne starting at a more manageable 8am in the UK.

Tim Henman and Laura Robson are part of the presenting team with expert punditry from the likes of John McEnroe and Mats Wilander.

The Australian Open men’s draw

Novak Djokovic, who has won the Australian Open 10 times and is now being coached by Andy Murray as he seeks his 25th major title, could face Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals.

The Australian Open women’s draw

Briton’s Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter are still alive after Jodie Burrage and Harriet Dart fell in the second round.

What is the Australian Open prize money?

This year’s Australian Open total prize money is up 12 per cent on 2024 – £48.4 million will be shared by the field with the men’s and women’s singles winners each taking home £1.75 million and the beaten finalists earning £954,350.

The Australian Open is still the least lucrative grand slam for the singles winners.

• Australian Open (2025): £1.75 million

• French Open (2024): £2 million

• Wimbledon (2024): £2.7 million

• US Open (2024): £2.9 million

When do the Australian Open finals take place?

The women’s final is on Saturday, January 25 with the men’s final the following day, January 26.

Where is the Australian Open held?

Melbourne Park is the venue for the Australian Open. Rod Laver Arena, named in honour of Australian great Rod Laver, is the main stadium with 15,000 seats.

John Cain Arena, Margaret Court Arena, Court 3, 1573 Arena and the Kia Arena are the other major venues on the grounds.

How to buy Australian Open tickets

You can buy tickets for the tournament here.

How to watch the Australian Open on TV in the US

ESPN have the broadcasting rights to show the tournament in the States.

Why is Andy Murray coaching Novak Djokovic?

Murray, who retired after the 2024 Olympics, joined Djokovic’s team in November. They spent 10 days together before Christmas in preparation for the new season.

“Being on the same side of the net is actually great for a change because he’s been one of my greatest rivals,” Djokovic said. “In a way it was strange for me to share all these kinds of insights about how I feel on the court, sharing some of the secrets of what I’m going through, what I’m thinking about, how I see my game with somebody that has been always one of the top rivals.”

Who are the defending Australian Open champions?

Last year, Jannik Sinner won his first grand slam when he fought back from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 in three hours and 44 minutes.

In the women’s final, Aryna Sabalenka was too strong China’s Qinwen Zheng, winning 6-3, 6-2 to secure her second Australian Open title.

Latest odds

To win the men’s title

• Jannik Sinner 5/4

• Novak Djokovic 7/1

• Carlos Alcaraz 10/3

• Jack Draper 100/1

• Jacob Fearnley 250/1

To win the women’s title

• Aryna Sabalenka 13/8

• Iga Swiatek 4/1

• Coco Gauff 5/1

• Elena Rybakina 17/2

• Emma Raducanu 100/1

• Katie Boulter 150/1

Odds correct as of Jan 15