Australian Open men’s final 2025 LIVE: UK start time, schedule and how to follow – Jannik Sinner on course to defend title

The Australian Open men’s singles final will take place this weekend.

Last year’s champion, Jannik Sinner, is still in the tournament as he looks to claim his third Grand Slam title.

The Italian came from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev last year and win the first major title of his career.

However, to claim the title again, he may have to get past Novak Djokovic.

The Serb is into the last four after comfortably beating Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals despite being injured.

To make the showpiece match yet again, he must first beat Alexander Zverev while Ben Shelton stands in Sinner’s way.

Australian Open men’s singles final: Date and how to follow

The Australian Open men’s singles final will take place on Sunday, January 26.

It will be held at the 15,000-capacity Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park.

The start time is yet to be finalised but will be confirmed in due course.

The event will be shown live on Eurosport and you can also stream every match of the 2025 Australian Open live and on-demand on discovery+.

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talkSPORT will also have updates throughout, and talkSPORT.com will have all the reaction from .

To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

Australian Open men’s singles final: Schedule

Quarter-finals

• Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz – 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4
• Alexander Zverev beat Tommy Paul – 7-6, 7-6, 2-6, 6-1
• Ben Shelton beat Lorenzo Sonego – 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6
• Jannik Sinner beat Alex de Minaur – 6-3, 6-2, 6-1

Semi-finals

• Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev
• Jannik Sinner vs Ben Shelton

Final

Djokovic / Zverev vs Sinner / Shelton

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Australian Open men’s singles final: Better than ever?

2024 saw Djokovic fail to pick up a Grand Slam title in a year that felt like the changing of the guard, with Alcaraz and Sinner sharing all four tournaments.

However, the tennis legend has a new weapon up his sleeve, in Sir Andy Murray.

The Scotsman has retired and has linked up with Djokovic to be his coach, and that win over Alcaraz was the first example of just how good this relationship could be.

Djokovic lost the first set and suffered an injury, but he changed tactics and managed to consistently break Alcaraz over the next few sets to claim victory.

It was a stunning win for the Serb, and it suggests we could be about to witness an improved Djokovic.

Australian Open men’s singles final: What has been said?

Djokovic is enjoying working with Murray, and he feels their relationship is developing.

Speaking after beating Alcaraz, he said: “This was a huge win for all of us, including Andy and myself, for the relationship.

“That’s why I went to him [to celebrate]because I just felt very grateful that he’s there.

“I feel more and more connected with Andy every day. We face challenges… people don’t see that obviously; we try to make the most out of every day and grow together.

“He’s been as committed to my career and this tournament as he can be. So it was kind of a gesture of appreciation, respect for him, and the fact that he’s out there – and he doesn’t need to be.

“He’s giving all his support to me, to the whole team, and trying to make it work.”