The 2025 Australian Open is about to heat up ahead of main draw action, with Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin joining nine top-10 players at Rod Laver Arena's four-day charity event.
All four sessions are scheduled as doubleheaders, as players come together to raise funds for multiple charities through the Australian Tennis Foundation.
Reigning Australian Open champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are ready to feature, while 10-time winner at Melbourne Park, Novak Djokovic, headlines Thursday night's session.
Tuesday, January 7 4pm — Jannik Sinner v Alexei Popyrin
7pm — Alexei Popyrin, Casper Ruud, Holger Rune and Kei Nishikori participate in Red Bull Bassline, a fast-paced tiebreak tennis event, accompanied by a live DJ on court and commentary from Australian great Dylan Alcott.
Wednesday, January 8
5pm — Qinwen Zheng v Elina Svitolina
7pm — Alex de Minaur v Carlos Alcaraz
Thursday, January 9
5pm — Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Alexander Zverev and others compete in a mixed doubles match
7pm — Novak Djokovic appears in 'Night of Novak' charity event, joined by guests from the tennis world and other sporting athletes.
Friday, January 10
5pm — Carlos Alcaraz v Alexei Popyrin
7pm — Jannik Sinner v Stefanos Tsitsipas
"The lineup for our Opening Week could not be more thrilling, with reigning champions and top players uniting to raise funds for charity," Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley said.
"Red Bull Bassline’s debut in Melbourne adds an exciting twist, and I’m confident fans will love its fast and fun format.
"With charity match tickets starting at just $30, we’re making world-class tennis more accessible for kids and families. Opening Week also offers fans unique experiences – from watching the champions of tomorrow in qualifying matches to seeing the world’s best practice up close and enjoying live music, food, and activities across Grand Slam Oval. It’s going to be an unforgettable start to the AO."
Tickets for Red Bull Bassline and all AO Opening Week charity matches are on sale via Ticketmaster. Visit ausopen.com for more information.
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