The 2021 Murray River Open schedule took place from 1-7 February. Melbourne Hosts Two ATP 250s Ahead Of Australian Open Melbourne staged two ATP 250 tournaments, as well as the 12-team ATP Cup, ahead of the 2021 Australian Open. This Melbourne tournament, the Murray River Open, was included in the ATP's updated start to the 2021 calendar on a single-year license, as tennis continues to navigate its return during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was played on hard courts and was won by Daniel Evans.