From a tennis fan’s perspective, the festive period can be a bit of a lull. The season has come to an end and players are enjoying a little downtime as they work their way back to health in preparation to take on a new season.
Indeed, they need to be prepared as much as possible as the tour calendar throws up some extremely difficult events almost immediately.
Naturally, the Grand Slam events are the cornerstone of the sport. These are the ones that catch the eyes of fans, while players dream of being able to win these events to put their name in the history of tennis (as well as enjoy the financial rewards that can be obtained).
More info about Tennis’ Grand Slams
Everyone knows that there are four major Grand Slams that take place across the sport. They are the events that most look forward to, with everyone from casual observers to enthusiasts enjoying the action that is played at each one.
However, it’s possible to suggest that not everyone is clued up on each event. This can include when they are played or where they might take place. Here’s a handy guide so you know everything you need to ahead of 2025’s calendar…
Australian Open
As mentioned, there are major events that are on the calendar immediately. One of those is the Australian Open. Played at Melbourne Park in Australia, it is a competition that is held on a hard surface indoors across a two-week period in January. This year’s edition will begin on January 12, and will go on to Jan 26. A total reward of A$86,500,000 was on offer last year and it wouldn’t be a surprise if this were the same or higher this time around.
For this year’s event, the earliest sports betting odds available suggest that Jannik Sinner (2.50) and Aryna Sabalenka (3.00) are the favorites to win the Men’s and Women’s Singles events. Both will head into the tournament as the defending champion, with Sabalenka having won the event on back-to-back occasions. Carlos Alcaraz (3.40) and Iga Swiatek (5.00) are the most likely to challenge each of them for the title.
French Open
The French Open – which can often be known as the Roland Garros – has become famous worldwide for its use of clay courts. It takes place at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, where the bright orange clay courts can be seen. In 2025, it is scheduled to take place between May and June, starting on the 25th and ending two weeks later on the 8th.
As the surface isn’t commonly used for many events played, it can create several challenges for the pros who compete. It’s why there can often be some that really struggle and don’t live up to the expectations that many have for them. €53,500,000 was on offer last year, so we can expect that to be matched or possibly higher.
Wimbledon
Synonymous with its luscious green grass surfaces, Wimbledon is arguably the biggest highlight of the whole tennis calendar. It’s the Grand Slam that most players look forward to, as they get to experience an atmosphere that other tournaments fail to replicate or get close to matching.
Again, grass is a surface that isn’t always experienced on the tour all that often due to the conditions that are faced worldwide. Hence, it adds a unique appeal to the grandeur and glamor of the competition. This year’s event is scheduled to take place at the end of June (30) before being completed in July on the 13th. The prize purse was £50,000,000 in 2024.
US Open
The final major Grand Slam of the year takes place in New York at Flushing Meadows, otherwise known as the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. It begins at the end of August and runs for two weeks through to September. The 2025 edition of this event will commence August 25 and finish on September 7.
It is played on a hard court surface outdoors and has done so since 1978, having been played on a variety of other surfaces over the years. It’s the final test of the year for so many, and with prize purses of around $75,000,000 having been offered in the past, it can be a competition that really brings the best out in the world’s superstars. In doing so, fans can witness an incredible spectacle in the process.