Australian Open men’s and women’s 2025 finals: When are they and how to watch
The chase for the Australian Open 2025 title is firmly on. Jannik Sinner is favourite to retain his title in the men’s draw but faces immense competition in the form of Alexander Zverev and a revitalised Novak Djokovic.
Sinner demolished home favourite Alex de Minaur in straight sets in the quarter-finals. The 23-year-old will face American Ben Shelton in the last four on Friday.
In the women’s draw, the semi-final line-up is complete – Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek are the favourites to win the title at Melbourne Park.
World No 1 Sabalenka is attempting to become the first woman since Martina Hingis 26 years ago to complete a ‘three-peat’ at the hard-court grand slam.
However, the Belarusian will be challenged by five-time major champion Iga Swiatek – who continued her romp through the draw with a quarter-final victory over Emma Navarro.
The Pole has dropped just 14 games so far in five matches – including a straight sets victory over Emma Raducanu in the third round – a feat bettered under the current format by only Steffi Graf, Maria Sharapova and Monica Seles.
Women’s semi-final matches
Rod Laver Arena
Wednesday, January 24
From 08:30am GMT
Arnya Sabalenka vs Paula Badosa
Madison Keys vs Iga Swiatek
Men’s semi-final matches
Rod Laver Arena
Time: TBD
Friday, January 24
J Sinner vs B Shelton
N Djokovic vs A Zverev
For full draw details, see the official order of play provided by the Australian Open
When do the Australian Open finals take place?
The women’s final is on Saturday, January 25 at 08:30am GMT with the men’s final the following day, Sunday, January 26 at 08:30am.
Where is the final being held?
Melbourne Park is the venue for the Australian Open. Rod Laver Arena, which stages the final is named in honour of the Australian tennis great – the stadium’s capacity is 15,000.
How to buy tickets for both men’s and women’s finals
Tickets for the final can be purchased here. Prices for the women’s final start at $429 (£348) while the men’s final tickets start from $1,899 (£1,541).
How to watch the Australian Open final on TV and streaming in the UK
In the UK, Eurosport has the broadcasting rights to live action from Melbourne Park. To watch on Discovery+, an Entertainment & Sport pass is £6.99/month or £59.99/year.
Alternatively, you can bookmark this page and follow Telegraph Sport’s live coverage of both finals.
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.
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
What is the longest final in Australian Open history?
The 2012 final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic was the longest in Australian Open history – it lasted a jaw-dropping five hours and 53 minutes. The Serb edged the gripping battle with the Spaniard to win his fifth major title.
It was the longest final in grand slam history, overtaking the record previously set by the 1998 US open final between Ivan Lendl and Mats Wilander.
What are the latest odds?
To win the men’s title
Jannik Sinner 4/7
Novak Djokovic 3/1
Alexander Zverev /1
Ben Shelton 40/1
To win the women’s title
Aryna Sabalenka 21/8
Iga Swiatek 11/8
Madison Keys 18/1
Paula Badosa 12/1
Odds correct as of January 22
