SEN set to deliver comprehensive coverage of the 2025 Australian Open

With its operations based at Melbourne Park’s Rod Laver Arena, SEN will offer audiences live coverage, expert commentary, and exclusive access from the heart of the tournament.

Non-stop coverage from 12 January

The coverage begins on Sunday, 12 January, with a special preview show at 10am, setting the scene for the tournament’s opening matches. From 11am, live match coverage will commence, followed by nightly sessions from 7pm, all available via the SEN app.

Listeners can also tune in during the day to Dwayne Russell, who will host Dwayne’s World live from SEN’s commentary bunker between 12pm and 3pm during the tournament’s first week. This will be followed by afternoon match commentary from 3pm to 5pm, airing across the SEN radio network.

As the tournament intensifies, SEN will provide full live commentary of every men’s and women’s semi-final and final, ensuring tennis fans experience every pivotal moment of the championship.

The 2025 Australian Open runs from 12 to 26 January at Melbourne Park.

Innovative features for fans

Fans attending the Australian Open at Melbourne Park can enjoy the action in real time via SEN Stadium, delivering synchronised, on-site audio commentary. For those watching at home, SEN Sync allows listeners to align commentary perfectly with their TV broadcast. Tennis enthusiasts seeking all-day coverage can access AO Radio via the SEN app.

World-class commentary team

SEN’s comprehensive coverage will be delivered by a star-studded commentary team led by Brett Phillips, alongside tennis legends including Mark Woodforde and Louise Pleming, and seasoned broadcasters like Candy Reid, Courtney Walsh, Marc Sophoulis, Beti Sekulovski, and Jordan Kounelis. A roster of international tennis commentators will join throughout the tournament to add global insight and analysis.

SEN CEO Craig Hutchison said: “The Australian Open is one of the most iconic events on the sporting calendar, and we are thrilled to provide unrivalled coverage for tennis fans everywhere. From live commentary at Melbourne Park to our on-air and digital platforms, SEN is committed to bringing every thrilling moment of the tournament to life. This is a special opportunity for our listeners to be immersed in the energy and excitement of the Australian Open, wherever they may be."

The 2025 Australian Open runs from 12 to 26 January at Melbourne Park. Whether you’re courtside or listening from afar, SEN promises an unparalleled tennis experience, bringing fans every serve, rally, and match-defining moment of this Grand Slam showcase.

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