Novak Djokovic is set to face Alexander Zverev in the 2025 Australian Open semi-final, aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam title. Tennis fans can watch Djokovic vs Zverev from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free.
Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 23 / 3:30 a.m. GMT on Friday, Jan. 24.
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Concerns have arisen over Djokovic's fitness after he skipped a number of practice sessions due to a nasty leg injury sustained during his quarter-final victory over Spain's Carlos Alcaraz.
Historically, Djokovic has won all three of Grand Slam encounters against German World No. 2 Zverev, who advanced to this stage after a bruising victory over Tommy Paul 7-6(1), 7-6(0), 2-6, 6-1.
This semi-final marks Zverev's third at the Australian Open having previously graced the 2020 and 2024 semi-finals. In a recent ATP video, Zverev asked Djokovic: “Novak, are you finally going to let me win a Slam myself?”
Our full guide below explains how to watch Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev live online and on TV.
How to watch Djokovic vs Zverev live and free
How to watch Australian Open 2025 from anywhere
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2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. or U.K. and want to view an Australian service, you'd select Australia from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to 9Now or another website and watch your usual free Australian Open live stream.
How to watch Djokovic semi-final in the U.S. without cable
Looking for Djokovic vs Zverev? ESPN and its channels have exclusive rights to the Australian Open in the U.S., with the action split between ESPN and ESPN2.
No cable? Try a cable TV alternative such as Sling TV. It's Orange plan gets you ESPN and ESPN2. Prices are surprisingly affordable – from only $45.99 a month and a discount on your first month.
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Alternatively, there's the dedicated sports streamer ESPN+, which will carry extensive coverage of every smash, lob and ace live from the Rod Laver Arena.
How to watch Djokovic vs Zverev online in Canada
Tennis fans in Canada can tune into the Australian Open – including today's men's semi-finals – on TSN as part of a cable TV package.
If you don't have cable, then you could watch Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev online on TSN Plus instead, which lets you get access to all TSN has to offer on an $8/month or $80/year subscription basis.
If you live in Canada but aren't at home right now, you can still watch an Australian Open live stream by using a quality VPN like NordVPN.
Where to watch Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev live in the U.K.
Live coverage of the Australian Open is being provided by Eurosport and Discovery+ in the U.K. The first men's semi-final – Djokovic v Zverev – starts at 3.30 a.m. GMT on Friday, January 24.
If you don't already have access to Eurosport as part of your TV plan, signing up to a Discovery+ Standard plan will let you live stream the action online. A subscription is available for £6.99/month, but you can pay £30.99/month to add TNT Sports to the mix, bringing with it Champions League and Premier League football, plus rugby, WWE, UFC, MotoGP and much more.
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How to watch Djokovic vs Zverev live stream in Australia
The Australian Open – including today's Djokovic semi-final match – is being broadcast for free across Channel 9 and 9Gem, with online live streams available free via 9Now.
Indeed, 9Now will stream all four 2025 Grand Slams for free. Prefer to watch in 4K? AV aesthetes will need a Stan Sport plan
Outside Australia? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on 9Now or Stan as if you were back home.
Australian Open dates and times
(All times ET)
Thursday, January 23
Men's Semi-Finals:
Djokovic vs Zverev – 10.30 p.m. ET / 3.30 a.m. GMT (Jan. 24)
Sinner vs Shelton – 10.30 p.m. ET / 3.30 a.m. GMT (Jan. 24)
Saturday, January 25
Women's Final:
Sabalenka vs Keys – Time TBD
Sunday, January 26
Men's Final:
Djokovic/Zverev vs Sinner/Shelton – Time TBD
Who is coaching Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open 2025?
Andy Murray. The 2013 and 2016 Wimbledon champion has said that he is 'willing to do whatever it takes' to help Djokovic win a record 25th Grand Slam title.
"They're in this together," Murray's former coach Dani Vallverdu told BBC Sport. "It's the feeling of the older guys against the younger guys - that's what's driving them."
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