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Novak Djokovic will be hoping to extend his 33-match unbeaten run at the Australian Open as he takes on Italy’s Jannik Sinner in Friday’s men’s semifinal at the Rod Laver Arena.
The world No. 1 Serbian, who hasn’t been beaten at Melbourne Park since 2018, appears to have gotten over an illness that disrupted his preparations at the start of the tournament, with the 36-year-old coming through a testing four-set quarter-final against Taylor Fritz to set up this tie.
World No. 4 Sinner should prove an even sterner challenge for Djokovic in his pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title. The Italian is appearing in only his second slam semi, but showed plenty of resolve to battle back from 5-1 down in the second-set tiebreak with Andrey Rublev on Tuesday to eventually prevail in straight sets.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch this match live wherever you are in the world.
Novak Djokovic is targeting an 11th Australian Open title.
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Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner: When and where?
The 2024 Australian Open Men’s semifinal match between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner takes place on Friday, Jan. 26 at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park at 2:30 p.m. AEDT local time. That makes it a 3:30 a.m. start in the UK and a 10:30 p.m. ET, 7:30 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada on Thursday, Jan. 25.
How to watch the Australian Open 2024 online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view the tournament locally, you may need a different way to watch games — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. If your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, non-blackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It’s normally $13 per month, and you can sign up for ExpressVPN and save 35% — the equivalent of $8.32 per month — if you get an annual subscription.
Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Livestream Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner in the US
Tennis fans in the US can watch every remaining singles match of the Australian Open on ESPN. If you don’t have a cable or satellite TV subscription, you can watch the match with a live TV streaming service. All five of the major services offer ESPN.
All of the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.
Coverage is also available via the network’s streaming service ESPN Plus.
ESPN’s standalone streaming service costs $11 a month or $110 for an annual subscription. With it, you’ll be able to watch grand slam tennis action, including Wimbledon and the US Open. Read our ESPN Plus review.
Livestream Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner in the UK
Tennis fans in the UK will need to subscribe to Eurosport or the streaming service Discovery Plus to watch the Australian Open live.
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A subscription to Discovery Plus in the UK costs £7 per month or £60 for the year.
The service is available on a wide array of devices, and also includes access to all Eurosport TV channels.
Livestream Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner in Australia for free
Tennis fans Down Under can watch live coverage of this match on free-to-air Channel 9. That also means you’ll be able to watch the action online via the network’s streaming service 9Now.
Channel 9’s streaming service 9Now is free to use for viewers in Australia, with dedicated apps for Android and Apple devices, as well as Amazon Fire, plus a wide range of smart TVs.
Stream Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner in Canada
Live coverage of the Australian Open will be available in Canada via TSN. Cord cutters can watch via the network’s streaming service TSN Plus.
TSN Plus is a new direct streaming service, boasting exclusive coverage of PGA Tour Live golf, NFL games, F1, Nascar and the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Ideal for cord-cutters, the service is priced at CA$20 a month or CA$200 per year.