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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Chris Wilson

When is the Australian Open draw? Start time, seeds and everything you need to know

The start of 2025 brings the first tennis grand slam of the year, as the world’s finest players compete for the Australian Open title in January.

While fans have to wait until the spring and summer for the bulk of the major action, the first major of the season begins just 12 days into the new year, with Melbourne Park welcoming thousands of spectators across the hard court Rod Laver, John Cain and Margaret Court arenas.

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