With the first major of the year set to get underway next week, SuperSportBet takes you through the 2025 Australian Open
The Australian Open is set to kickstart the 2026 ATP Tennis season with the first major of the year scheduled for 12th of January 2026 - with the main draw set to begin on the 18th of January down under in Australia. The tournament will conclude on the 1st of February with the men’s final. Carlos Alcaraz goes into the 2026 season ranked as world number one however he will face the perennial threat from rival Jannik Sinner - who won the Australian Open in 2025. Maddison Keys from the United States of America will also be looking to defend her title she won last year in the women’s division.
Australian Open Interesting Facts
- The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the year and is considered one of the largest attended grand slams in the calendar.
- There are 4 grand slams that take part each year including – Australian Open, French Open (Roland Garros), Wimbledon and the US Open
- Novack Djokovic is the all-time leader when it comes to Australian Open with 10 title wins (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2023)
Player Participation At The AO
With the tournament just days away several headline players will be participating including Sinner and Alcaraz, however some players are in a race against time to be first for the first Grand Slam of 2026. There is also a potential big return in the women’s division with seven-time major winner Venus Williams set to participate after accepting the wildcard.
- Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams is set to make history by becoming the oldest woman to play in the in the main draw of the Australian Open. Williams who last played in the Australian Open in 2021 will be looking to make it the ‘Last Dance’ at the Grand Slam as she believes she is still capable of delivering.
- Jack Draper is one of the notable absentees that have been confirmed as he withdrew from the Australian Open due to an ongoing arm injury
- Two-time Australian Open champion and former world number one Victoria Azarenka will also miss the tournament down under - for the first time in six years.
- American Taylor Fritz is also a major doubt as he is struggling with a knee issue which was evident as in his defeat at the 2025 United Cup. World number 6 Fritz lost to Sebastian Baex in the United Cup and indicated that he may need more time on the sidelines to recover from the niggling knee issue.
Bet On The Australian Open With SuperSportBet
Navigate your way through SuperSportBet and bet on the upcoming Australian Open. With various betting markets to place bets on – you can swing into victory by making the correct choice on your bet. Some of the popular tennis betting markets include;
- Match Winner
- Set Winner
- Outright Tournament Winner
