Australian Open chiefs have big plans ahead of next year’s tournament (Image: GETTY)
fans will get the opportunity to face off with their tennis heroes in a one-point shootout in Melbourne next month. The wild new tournament has been introduced in an effort to give fans unprecedented access to the biggest tennis stars in the world.
The first Grand Slam of the year will get underway on Sunday, January 12, with vying for a record-extending 25th Major trophy in the men’s draw.
at the start of this year, while is the reigning women’s champion.
In the week leading up to the first round, there will be a packed programme of charity matches on Rod Laver Arena.
Tournament chiefs have also announced their Baseline event, which will feature six of the top players playing tiebreaks while a DJ drops beats.
Local community and club players will then be able to battle it out with their idols in the Australian Open 1 Point Slam for the ultimate bragging rights.
The tennis pros will also be appearing on a Fan Stage to play various games, pose for photos and sign autographs.
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Jannik Sinner won the men’s Australian Open title at the start of this year (Image: GETTY)
And ahead of the tournament, Aussie Open tournament chief Craig Tiley explained: “Australian Open 2025 will kick off with a bang with more incredible tennis and entertainment on offer than ever before, and more of the precinct open during Opening Week.
“There will be four spectacular nights of charity matches on Rod Laver Arena featuring an incredible line-up of international stars including our 10-time champion , 2024 champ and world No.1 , Spanish superstar and Qinwen Zheng.
“Aussies Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin will also compete against the best of the best to entertain fans and support a range of children’s charities through the Australian Tennis Foundation.
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“With Dylan Alcott as MC, Bassline on Tuesday night will have an electric atmosphere with a live DJ, courtside interviews and players interacting with fans in the stands.
“On a ground pass, fans can watch the champions of tomorrow battle it out in qualifying, get up close to the titans of the game as they practise on Rod Laver Arena, enjoy live music, hear directly from players, shop and sample delicious food and drinks from a huge range of outlets.
“We’ll also be giving out 5,000 Hot Shots tennis rackets to kids. We are incredibly excited to host the world’s first 1 Point Slam at the Australian Open and know fans will get behind locals as they take on the pros.”