The badminton World Tour is headed down under with the 2025 BWF Australian Open, scheduled to take place from November 18 to 23. This exciting event will feature a strong contingent of Indian shuttlers, promising fans some scintillating performances on the court.
### Indian Contingent to Watch
The highlight for India will undoubtedly be the return of the doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. The pair were last seen competing at the French Open in Cesson-Sévigné, where they were unfortunately knocked out in the opening round. In Sydney, Rankireddy and Shetty are eager to restart their pursuit of their first title of 2025.
Another notable doubles team making a comeback at the Australian Open is Treesa Jolly and Gayathri Gopichand. They last played in July but had to take a short hiatus due to injury concerns. Their return is highly anticipated by fans and experts alike.
On the singles front, Lakshya Sen will lead the Indian challenge at this Super 500 event. He will be joined by fellow singles players HS Prannoy, Ayush Shetty, and Kiran George, all looking to make a mark in the tournament.
### Where to Watch the 2025 BWF Australian Open
Indian badminton enthusiasts eager to watch top players like Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Lakshya Sen, and HS Prannoy in action can catch the live coverage on the Badminton World Federation’s official YouTube channel, BWF.TV. The channel will provide full livestreams of all the matches throughout the competition.
### 2025 BWF Australian Open Schedule
The tournament schedule is set as follows:
– **Tuesday, November 18:** Qualification Rounds and Round of 32
– **Wednesday, November 19:** Round of 32
– **Thursday, November 20:** Round of 16
– **Friday, November 21:** Quarterfinals
– **Saturday, November 22:** Semifinals
– **Sunday, November 23:** Finals
For the latest updates and any changes to the daily schedule, fans are encouraged to visit the official tournament website regularly.
### Prize Money Details
The Australian Open, classified as a Super 500 event, boasts a prize purse of USD 475,000. The men’s and women’s singles champions will each receive $35,625, while the winners of the men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles categories will take home $37,525 apiece. Runners-up in all five categories will earn $18,050.
With top Indian players back in action and a world-class field competing, the 2025 BWF Australian Open promises to be a thrilling chapter in the badminton calendar. Don’t miss out on the excitement!
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