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Australian Open 2027 — Odds, Facts & Betting Guide
Expected January 2027 · Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Exact dates have not yet been confirmed by the organisers. This page will be updated as soon as they are.
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The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the tennis season, played on hard courts at Melbourne Park. The 2027 edition is expected in mid-to-late January, following the pattern of the 2026 tournament which ran from 18 January to 1 February.
Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina are the reigning champions after winning in 2026. Played in the heat of the Australian summer, the tournament rewards fitness and hard-court pedigree, and is one of the most heavily bet Slams of the year for UK punters despite the time difference.
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Australian Open: fast facts
- The Australian Open is the first of the four Grand Slams each year.
- It is played on hard courts at Melbourne Park.
- The 2026 edition ran from 18 January to 1 February; the 2027 dates follow a similar pattern.
- Carlos Alcaraz won the 2026 men's title and Elena Rybakina the women's.
- Novak Djokovic holds the record with ten Australian Open men's singles titles.
- The tournament is known for extreme-heat policies due to the Australian summer.
Past winners
| Year | Winner | Key detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Carlos Alcaraz | Won his first Australian Open title |
| 2025 | Jannik Sinner | Retained his title |
| 2024 | Jannik Sinner | First Grand Slam, came from two sets down in the final |
| 2023 | Novak Djokovic | Record-equalling tenth Australian Open |
| 2022 | Rafael Nadal | Record 21st Grand Slam at the time, from two sets down |
| 2021 | Novak Djokovic | Ninth Australian Open |
| 2020 | Novak Djokovic | Eighth Australian Open |
| 2019 | Novak Djokovic | Seventh Australian Open |
| 2018 | Roger Federer | Sixth Australian Open, defended his title |
| 2017 | Roger Federer | Beat Nadal in a classic five-set final |
How to bet on Australian Open
As the season's opening Slam, the Australian Open can be harder to read than later majors because form lines from the new season are short. Hard-court pedigree and pre-season warm-up results are the best available guide for outright betting.
Match betting, set betting and total games are the daily markets. Heat and the timing of matches can influence outcomes, so conditions matter alongside form, especially in the early rounds.
For UK bettors the time difference means overnight tennis, so it pays to set stakes in advance rather than betting impulsively on live play. Keep every bet within an affordable budget.
Popular markets
- Outright winner (men's and women's)
- Match winner
- Set betting
- Total games over/under
- To reach the final
- Quarter winner
Australian Open 2027: your questions answered
When is the Australian Open 2027?
The 2027 Australian Open is expected in mid-to-late January 2027 at Melbourne Park. Exact dates will be confirmed by the organisers and this page updated.
Who won the Australian Open in 2026?
Carlos Alcaraz won the men's title and Elena Rybakina the women's title at the 2026 Australian Open.
What surface is the Australian Open played on?
Hard courts, at Melbourne Park in Melbourne.
Who has won the most Australian Open titles?
Novak Djokovic, with a record ten men's singles titles.
Why is heat a factor at the Australian Open?
It is played in the Australian summer, and the tournament has an extreme-heat policy that can suspend play, making fitness a major factor.