The Australian Open begins in Melbourne from January 12 to January 25, 2025, featuring a record prize pool of 96.5 million AUD. Key players include Belinda Bencic, Dominic Stricker, and Stan Wawrinka, with Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner emerging as favorites. The tournament will be held at Melbourne Park, featuring 24 hard courts and the Rod Laver Arena as the main venue. Players have the chance for significant prize money increases, especially in the earlier rounds.