Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic play in the men's semifinals of the Australian Open tonight. Here's how to watch.
Two of the world's best men's tennis players will compete against one another in the men's semifinals at the Australian Open. No. 4 seed Novak Djokovic, proving he's still competitive after more than two decades in the game, will face off against No. 2 Jannik Sinner, winner of the last two Australian Open men's titles. (Djokovic has won the tournament a whopping ten times. No big deal.) The winner of tonight's semifinal will face either Carlos Alcaraz or Alexander Zverev.
The men's match begins at 3:30 a.m. ET, airing live on ESPN and streaming on ESPN Unlimited. Here's what you need to know about the Sinner vs. Djokovic match at the 2026 Australian Open.
How to watch Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open:
Date: Friday, Jan. 30
Time (estimated): 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Rod Laver Arena
TV channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
Streaming: ESPN Unlimited, DirecTV, Fubo and more
When is the Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic match at the 2026 Australian Open?
The semifinal match between Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open will be on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic match start time:
The match between Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic will start at 3:30 a.m. ET. The match will be available live on ESPN Unlimited and ESPN.
Australian Open channel:
In the U.S., tonight's semifinal will air on ESPN and will stream on ESPN Unlimited.
How to watch the 2026 Australian Open:
Where to watch the 2026 Australian Open without cable:
If you want to catch every match of the Australian Open and don’t currently subscribe to ESPN+, cable or a live TV streaming service, in Australia a majority of the action will be streaming free with ads on 9Now.
Don't live in the land down under? Don't worry, you can still stream like you do with the help of a VPN. A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address and is perhaps most popular for being especially useful in the age of streaming. Whether you’re looking to watch Friends on Netflix (which left the U.S. version of the streamer back in 2019) or tune in to tennis coverage without a cable package, a VPN can help you out. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user.
Australian Open 2026 schedule:
All times Eastern
Tuesday, January 27
(Day 10) Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals: 3:00 a.m.
(Day 11) Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals: 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 28
(Day 11) Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals: 3:00 a.m.
(Day 12) Women’s Semifinals: 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 29
(Day 13) Men’s Semifinal: 10:30 p.m.
Friday, January 30
(Day 13) Men’s Semifinal: 3:30 a.m.
Saturday, January 31
(Day 14) Women’s Final: 3:30 a.m.
Sunday, February 1
(Day 15) Men’s Final: 3:30 a.m.
Who is playing in the 2026 Australian Open?
The top 10 seeded players for the singles draws are listed below.
Men’s singles seeds for the Australian Open 2026
1. Carlos Alcaraz
2. Jannik Sinner
3. Alexander Zverev
4. Novak Djokovic
5. Felix Auger-Aliassime
Women’s singles seeds for the Australian Open 2026
1. Aryna Sabalenka
2. Iga Swiatek
3. Amanda Anisimova
4. Coco Gauff
5. Elena Rybakina
Australian Open prize money:
For 2026, the men's and women's singles winners of the Australian Open each get $4,150,000, with the runner-up receiving $2,150,000 and Semi-finalists $1,250,000.
More ways to watch the 2026 Australian Open:
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