The men’s quarter finals continues on Wednesday as Jannik Sinner resumes his title defence at Melbourne Park. The Italian is recovering from illness and will face home favourite Alex de Minaur.
De Minaur will have the full backing of the Melbourne Park crowd but it may count for very little against the World No 1, who has won all nine of the pair’s previous meetings.
However, the Italian is not taking the 25-year-old lightly, especially on his home turf. “Every match is different. Playing against him here in Australia, it’s for sure different,” Sinner said.
In the other men’s quarter-final clash, American Ben Shelton will face Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego.
In the women’s draw, World No 2 Iga Swiatek takes on American Emma Navaroo for a place in the semi-finals. The five-time major champion has dropped just 11 games in four matches so far, seven of which were lost in the first round to Katerina Siniakova.
Meanwhile, American Madison Keys takes on 28th-seeded Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.
Australian Open order of play Wednesday
Three main showcourts. Times shown are UK time.
*Estimated time
Rod Laver Arena
From 12.30am*
M Keys vs E Svitolina
From 2:00am*
E Mavarro vs I Swiatek
From 3:30am*
B Shelton vs L Sonego
From 8:30am*
J Sinner vs A de Minaur
L Hewitt/M Philippoussis vs M Baghdatis/J Blake
Margaret Court Arena
From 12.00am*
M Andreeva/ D Shnaider vs K Rakhimova/S Sorribes Tormo
From 1:30am*
H Heliovaara/ H Patten vs H Nys/ E Roger-Vasselin
From 3:30am*
J Cash/L Glasspool vs K Kraweitz/T Puetz
O Gagecki/J Peers vs E Routliffe/ M Venus
O Nicholls/H Patten vs K Birrell/ J Smith
John Cain Arena
From 12am*
A Kaplan vs J Woodman
From 2.00am*
K Siniakova/T Townsend vs K Mladenovic/ S Zhang
D Perez/ D Wagner vs H Davidson/ R Shaw
G Fernandez/J Gerard vs D Caverzaschi/ S Houdet
M Cabrilana/S Takamuro v Y Kamiji/ L Shuker
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.
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.
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Australian Open (2025): £1.75 million
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French Open (2024): £2 million
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Wimbledon (2024): £2.7 million
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US Open (2024): £2.9 million
Where is the Australian Open held?
Melbourne Park is the venue for the Australian Open. Rod Laver Arena, named in honour of the Australian tennis great, 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 has 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.”
Latest odds
To win the men’s title
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Jannik Sinner 2/1
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Novak Djokovic 5/2
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Alexander Zverev 4/1
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Alex de Minaur 20/1
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Ben Shelton 40/1
To win the women’s title
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Aryna Sabalenka 21/8
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Iga Swiatek 11/8
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Madison Keys 18/1
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Paula Badosa 12/1
Odds correct as of January 21
