No sooner does one tennis season conclude than the next one commences. In 2025, the campaign officially kicks off in late December. The 2024 season will likely be remembered for the shifting of the guard in men's tennis. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz ascended to the top, sharing the year's four major honors and being consistently present at the crucial stages of other top tournaments, leaving challengers like Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, and Taylor Fritz far behind. Two of the 'Big Four', Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal, finally retired, leaving Novak Djokovic as the sole active member of tennis' most dominant dynasty. Djokovic himself had a subpar year by his own high standards, winning only one title - Olympic gold - as he was overtaken by Sinner and Alcaraz.

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On the women's tour, 2024 was the year of Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, who ended the year as world No. 1 and 2 respectively. The Belarusian dominated on hard courts, winning both majors on the surface. Swiatek secured a fourth French Open and fifth Grand Slam title. This year was also memorable for the remarkable rise of Jasmine Paolini. She rose to world No. 4, won Olympic doubles gold, and reached two Grand Slam singles finals, having never previously advanced beyond the third round. Americans Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula had an up-and-down year but demonstrated their ability to challenge. Gauff won the WTA Finals, and Pegula reached a maiden major final on home turf at the US Open. With Swiatek finishing 2024 under a one-month doping suspension and a frustrating end to her season - exiting the US Open early - one of the big questions for 2025 is whether she can bounce back and reclaim her world No. 1 position.

Grand Slam Schedule 2025

Grand Slam action in 2025 begins with the Australian Open, which starts this year on January 12. Djokovic's bid for a record 25th title is as likely to come in Melbourne as anywhere else, as he has won an unparalleled 10 titles Down Under. On the women's side, Sabalenka is the favorite to lift the trophy for the third consecutive year.Australian Open – January 12 to January 26French Open – May 25 to June 8Wimbledon – June 30 to July 13US Open – August 25 to September 7

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ATP 1000 Tournaments Schedule in 2025 will consist of 60 tournaments played across 29 countries. Seven of the nine Masters 1000 tournaments will take place over 12 days next year as the traditional week-long format is phased out.Indian Wells – March 5 to March 16Miami – March 19 to March 30Monte Carlo – April 5 to April 13Madrid – April 22 to May 4Rome – May 6 to May 18Queens (ATP 500) – June 16 to June 22Toronto – late July, dates TBDCincinnati – mid-August, dates TBDShanghai – October 1 to October 13Paris Masters – October 25 to November 2ATP Finals (Turin) – November, dates TBD

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Ownership of the WTA world No. 1 changed hands late this year after Swiatek was docked points for missing compulsory tournaments, meaning Sabalenka took top spot. The Belarusian's consistency through 2024 was rewarded, but concerns over the intensity of the calendar - a recurring issue for players this season - will likely continue next year.Qatar Open – February 9 to February 15Dubai Tennis Championships – February 16 to February 22Indian Wells – March 5 to March 16Miami Open – March 18 to March 30Madrid Open – April 22 to May 4Rome – May 6 to May 18Montreal – July 27 to August 7Cincinnati Open – August 7 to August 18China Open (Beijing) – September 24 to October 5Wuhan Open – October 6 to October 12WTA Finals (Riyadh) – November 1 to November 8

How to Watch the Australian Open

You can stream top tennis action throughout the year live and on-demand on discovery+. Every minute of the 2025 Australian Open will be shown live on discovery+. On TV, Eurosport is the home of the Australian Open.