The qualifiers have concluded, and the Australian Open 2025, the inaugural Grand Slam of the season, is poised to commence on Sunday in Melbourne. Attention will be directed towards prominent players such as Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek, both of whom faced doping allegations last year. Additionally, Novak Djokovic aims to assert his presence among the emerging generation of athletes.

On the opening day in Melbourne, Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud will initiate their respective tournaments. Furthermore, India's Sumit Nagal is set to compete against Tomas Machac in the first round. Fans can also anticipate the participation of defending women's singles champion Aryna Sabalenka and runner-up Qinwen Zheng.

In the men's singles division, Sinner, the reigning champion, currently holds the title of World No. 1. Carlos Alcaraz is another player to watch, as he is expected to pose a significant challenge to both Jannik Sinner and Djokovic. The first round will feature 128 competitors, including 32 seeded players and eight wildcards. Men's matches will be played in a best-of-five sets format, while women's matches will follow a best-of-three sets format. Any withdrawals prior to the first round will be filled by lucky losers, who are players who were defeated in the final round of qualifiers.

When will the Australian Open 2025 begin?

The first Grand Slam event of the year, the Australian Open 2025, is set to begin on Sunday (January 12).

What time will the Australian Open 2025 first-round matches begin?

The Australian Open 2025 first-round matches will begin at 5:30 AM IST.

Where will the Australian Open 2025 take place?

The Australian Open 2025 will be held at Melbourne Park in Melbourne.

Where to watch the live telecast of the Australian Open 2025 in India?

In India, the live telecast of the Australian Open 2025 will be available on Sony Sports Network.

Where to watch live streaming of the Australian Open 2025 in India?

In India, the Australian Open 2025 will be live-streamed via SonyLiv.

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