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The Australian Open continues to offer plenty of surprises as the first Grand Slam of the year nears the finish line. After the quarterfinals, Ben Shelton and Madison Keys are the last remaining Americans with a tough match ahead of them.
Overview: How to live stream the Australian Open
Jannik Sinner made it through to the semifinals, where he will face Shelton. Novak Djokovic, who defeated Carlos Alcaraz, will face Alexander Zverev in the semifinals. Keys' next opponent is Iga Świątek, and Aryna Sabalenka will face Paula Badosa.
Yannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, ranked No. 1 in ATP and WTA respectively, are the defending Australian Open singles champions and they are still the favorites to win this year.
How to watch the Australian Open
ESPN+ will provide comprehensive coverage, including live coverage of every game. Meanwhile, Tennis Channel will provide highlights, analysis, interviews and replays. ESPN and ESPN2 will also cover select games. US tennis fans who want to watch the tournament will need to adjust to the time zone - the East Coast is 16 hours behind Melbourne, and many of the remaining matches are held late at night or early in the morning.
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ESPN+
ESPN+ will broadcast every match from the Australian Open, including live broadcasts, making it the best and most affordable option to live stream the event. The streaming service is available standalone for $11.99/month, while the Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ bundle starts at $16.99/month. ESPN+ does not offer a free trial.
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Hulu + Live TV
While ESPN+ doesn't offer a free trial, there is a slight workaround. Hulu + Live TV includes ESPN+ and Disney+ and includes a 3-day free trial. In addition to ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV also includes ESPN and ESPN2, although the Tennis Channel requires the addition of a sports package.
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Looking for free trial options? DirecTV Stream brings live match coverage and analysis to ESPN, ESPN2 and Tennis Channel subscribers through the Choice package. DirecTV Stream’s free trial for new subscribers is five days.
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fubo
Fubo is a popular streaming service among sports fans. The streaming service, which starts at $79.99/month, is a streamlined alternative to cable and satellite TV and includes ESPN channels. The Sports Lite add-on ($9.99/month) includes the Tennis Channel, which provides comprehensive coverage of the Australian Open.
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sling
Sling is known for its mix-and-match service, allowing you to get your favorite channels without paying filler fees. The Sling Blue sports package includes the Tennis Channel. If you want to combine ESPN, ESPN2 and Tennis Channel into one package, the Sling Orange + Blue ($33/month first month) and Sports Pack add-on packages ($15/month) include each of these channels.
Australian Open schedule
The women's singles semifinals between Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa will take place on Thursday, January 23 at 3:30 a.m. ET, while Iga Świątek's match against Madison Keys is scheduled for 4:40 a.m. ET. The men's semifinal schedule is still to be determined. Alexander Zverev will take on Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will take on Ben Shelton, one of which is scheduled for Thursday, January 23 at 10:30 pm and the other The game is scheduled to take place on January 24 at 3:30 a.m. (all times Eastern).
The women's and men's singles finals will take place on January 25 and January 26, but U.S. fans will need to wake up early (or be night owls) as finals coverage will begin at 3:30 a.m. ET. If you don't mind watching a replay, the men's final will be televised on ESPN2 on January 26 at 8 PM ET. The Women's Championship encore will air on January 25 at 9:30 AM ET on ESPN2.