Grand Slam winners' checks are some of the richest in the sport, but proportionally the players get a rawer deal than their counterparts.

A Grand Slam or Major tournament is the highest-tier event in tennis. It starts with the Australian Open in January, then the French Open in June, Wimbledon in July, and finally the US Open in September.

With the happy slam kicking off in Melbourne, here's what tennis fans need to know about streaming every match (and navigating the time zone difference)

The first major tennis tournament of the season takes place in the Land Down Under. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 08: Coco Gauff of the United States during practice ahead of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 08,