The 2024 Australian Open comes to a close this weekend when No. 4 Jannik Sinner and No. 3 Daniil Medvedev face off in the finals. In a shocking twist to world No. 1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic’s 33-game winning run in Melbourne — and his quest to add an 11th Australian Open win to his record — Sinner defeated Djokovic 6-1 6-2 6-7 6-4. After the loss, Djokovic called the match “one of the worst Grand Slam matches [he’s] ever played.” Last night marked the first time Djokovic has ever lost in an Australian Open semifinal or final.
Headed into his first grand slam final, Sinner will now have to face the twice-over Australian Open runner-up Medvedev. Are you ready to watch the Australian Open final? Here’s everything you need to know about tuning into the late-night tennis tournament, including where to stream the Australian Open, how to watch matches for free and more.
How to watch Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev tonight at the Australian Open:
Date: Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024
Time: 3:30 a.m. ET
Game: Australian Open finals
TV channel: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN+
When is the Sinner vs. Medvedev match?
Jannik Sinner will face Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final tonight — at the late hour of 3:30 a.m. ET.
What channel is the Sinner vs. Medvedev match on?
The Sinner vs. Medvedev match will air on ESPN and stream live on ESPN+. In the US, coverage of the Australian Open is airing across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and ABC. The Tennis Channel is also broadcasting daily highlights, analysis and replays.
How to watch the 2024 Australian Open without cable:
(Photo: ESPN+)
On top of airing on ESPN, this year’s Australian grand slam will stream live on ESPN+, so if you don’t want to pay for a pricey cable or streaming package that includes ESPN, this is a budget-friendly alternative. An ESPN+ subscription grants you access to exclusive ESPN+ content including live events like UFC Fight Night and F1 races, fantasy sports tools and premium ESPN+ articles. You can stream ESPN+ through an app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, computer and on ESPN.com.
(Sling)
Starting at just $26 for your first month, Sling TV’s Orange + Sports Extra add-on package offers the Tennis Channel, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3, as well as NBA TV, NHL Network and more. While Sling Orange doesn’t include access to your local ABC affiliate, a TV antenna may help fill that gap for you. A Sling subscription also includes 50 hours of free DVR storage, so if you’re worried about missing any of the Grand Slam action, you can always record your games.
(Hulu)
Hulu’s live TV tier includes access to live TV channels, ESPN+ and ad-supported Disney+, meaning you can watch the Australian Open across almost every channel airing coverage in the US, plus tune in via ESPN+ — and enjoy over 75 other channels. You’ll also enjoy access to unlimited DVR storage.
(Fubo)
Fubo TV’s Elite tier gives you access to the Tennis Channel and ESPN, plus ABC, NBC, ESPN2, CBS, NBA TV, Ion and 200+ more live channels. At $85 per month, the live TV streaming service is the priciest option on this list, but it still leaves you with major savings compared with a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage. The platform offers a free trial.
How to watch the Australian Open for free:
While ESPN is a pricey cable channel, Australian Open coverage will air free on Channel 9 and stream free in Australia on 9Now. If you’re based in the US, you can still access free Australian Open coverage with the help of a VPN.
(ExpressVPN)
ExpressVPN offers “internet without borders,” meaning you can tune into Australian Open matches totally free on 9Now, Channel 9’s streaming platform, as opposed to paying for ESPN or ESPN+ for US coverage of the tennis tournament. All you’ll need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location to Australia, and then tune into 9Now’s live streaming coverage of every match in full HD.
ExpressVPN’s added protection, speed and range of location options makes it an excellent choice for first-time VPN users looking to stretch their streaming abilities. The service has servers in 94 countries including Australia, and it’s easy to use with an app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, Apple smart TVs and Amazon Fire streaming sticks. Plus, it’s Engadget’s top pick for the best streaming VPN. New users can save 49% when they sign up for ExpressVPN’s 12-month subscription. Plus, the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, in case you’re nervous about trying a VPN for the very first time.
Australian Open 2024 Schedule
Due to the time difference, the Australian Open schedule is a bit wonky for US viewers. For American audiences, day matches start at 7 p.m. ET the night before, with more matches rolling in at 8 p.m. ET, 9 p.m ET or later and 11 p.m. ET or later. Night sessions start at 3 a.m. ET.
Thursday, Jan. 25
Women’s semi-finals
Friday, Jan. 26
Men’s semi-finals
Saturday, Jan. 27
Men’s final, women’s doubles final
Sunday, Jan. 28
Men’s final, Women’s doubles final
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