How to Watch Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic Australian Open Semifinal

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This year’s Australian Open is once again proving that tennis remains an unpredictable sport. Despite being outplayed by Lorenzo Musetti, Novak Djokovic secured his spot in the semifinals after his opponent retired from their match following an injury. That sets up a high-stakes showdown at the semifinals between the 38-year old, No.-4 ranked Djokovic and the 24-year old Jannik Sinner, currently ranked No. 2.

At a Glance: How to Watch Djokovic vs. Sinner Australian Open Semifinals

The winner will face either the No. 1-ranked Carlos Alcaraz or the No. 3-ranked Alexander Zverev. Alcaraz is currently seeking his first Australian Open win, while Sinner is looking to pull off a three-peat, having won the last two Australian Opens. Meanwhile, Djokovic is hoping for a record-setting 25th Grand Slam, and the 28-year-old Zverev is looking to notch his first.

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Both men’s semifinal matches will be played on Jan. 29, at TK TK TK time. If you’re looking to watch the Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner match, here’s what you need to know. 

How to Watch Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic: Channels, Streaming

All Australian Open matches are airing on ESPN networks, including ESPN . If you don’t have cable, you can stream ESPN either with a live-TV streaming service like DirecTV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV.

DirecTV – DirecTV’s streaming service starts at $84.99/mo. for the Choice package, and you get access to ESPN Unlimited. DirecTV also includes a free trial. Get Free Trial

Fubo – Fubo offers a one-day free trial, plus a discount on your first month, and starts at $55.99 for the Sports + News pack. That pack includes ESPN. Get Free Trial

Hulu + Live TV – Hulu + Live TV includes ESPN, and new subscribers get a three-day free trial. Get Free Trial

NordVPN – You can also get access to 9Now, which is airing the Australian Open in Australia, with a VPN such as NordVPN. Sign Up Now

Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner: Match History

Sinner has beaten Djokovic at the pairs’ last three Grand Slam matchups, most recently the Wimbledon semifinal in 2025. Djokovic remains an underdog against Sinner, who remains a favorite to three-peat in Melbourne.