Having dropped just one set all tournament and knocked out defending champion Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner heads into today's Australian Open final as the heavy favorite. He faces the 2021 U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev, who has twice finished as runner-up in at the Rod Laver Arena.
Daniil Medvedev looked to be cruising to a second Grand Slam title when he won the opening two sets. But Jannik Sinner has now fired back and levelled the match at two sets all. Can the Italian complete an epic comeback? Or will Medvedev win a second Grand Slam crown?
Read on for how to watch Sinner vs Medvedev from anywhere with a VPN.
The Sinner vs Medvedev live stream takes place today (Jan 28).
► Time (approx): 3:30 a.m. ET / 12:30 a.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. GMT / 7:30 p.m. AEDT
• FREE — 9Now (Australia)
• U.S. — ESPN via SlingTV and ESPN Plus
• U.K. — Eurosport via Sky or Discovery Plus
• Watch anywhere — Try ExpressVPN 100% risk free
The first of Friday’s semi-finals saw an almighty upset as Sinner ended Djokovic’s 33-game winning streak at the Australian Open. The Italian was simply sensational as he blew away the 24-time Grand Slam champion, producing a well-rounded display and a huge amount of composure as he secured a 6-1, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3 victory.
Sinner had never been beyond the fourth round in Melbourne but since the end of last season has emerged as one of the most dangerous players on tour and has now beaten Djokovic three times in the last three months. The 22-year-old has always been a huge hitter but has cut down on errors and is now one victory away from becoming the first Italian, male or female, to lift the Australian Open title.
While it is Sinner’s first-ever appearance in a major final, Medvedev is no stranger to the big occasion. He won his first Slam at Flushing Meadows three years ago and has twice challenged for the title in Australia, losing to Djokovic in 2021 and then to Rafa Nadal in 2022.
Can Sinner win his first Grand Slam title? Or will Medvedev make his experience in big matches count and win a second major? Follow our guide as we explain how you can watch a Sinner vs Medvedev live stream and watch Australian Open 2024 games from wherever you are today.
FREE Sinner vs Medvedev live streams
FREE Sinner vs Medvedev live streams
If you're lucky enough to live in Australia then you can look forward to a FREE Sinner vs Medvedev live stream.
That's because the free-to-air Channel Nine and its 9Now streaming service have the rights to the action and will be showing wall-to-wall coverage of the tournament.
But what if you're usually based in Australia but aren't at home for the Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev? Maybe you're on holiday and don't want to spend money on pay TV in another country when you'd usually be able to watch for free at home?
Don't worry — you can watch it via a VPN instead. We'll show you how to do that below.
Sinner vs Medvedev live streams around the world
How to watch Sinner vs Medvedev live streams from anywhere with a VPN
A VPN, or virtual private network, makes it look as if you're surfing the web from your home country, rather than the one you're in. That means you can access the streaming services you already pay for, from anywhere on Earth. Or anywhere that has an internet connection, at least.
For instance, an Australian who's currently in the U.S. could watch the Sinner vs Medvedev live streams on 9Now, even though they're not in Australia.
They're totally legal, inexpensive and easy to use. We've tested lots of the best VPN services and our favorite right now is ExpressVPN. It's fast, works on loads of devices and even offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, ExpressVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view an Australian service, you'd select Australia from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to 9Now and watch the tennis.
How to watch Sinner vs Medvedev live streams in the U.S.
Tennis fans in the U.S. will need ESPN to watch Sinner vs Medvedeva live streams. The cable brand has extensive coverage from Melbourne Park on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and the Tennis Channel.
ESPN is available through most cable packages as well as some of the best cable TV alternatives, including Sling TV, Fubo, YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV.
Our pick of these would be Sling TV. The Sling Orange package starts at just $40 per month and comes with more than 30 channels including ESPN.
Fubo, meanwhile, costs $79.99 per month for 121 channels and includes ESPN. It offers a 7-day free trial.
And remember, if you're usually based in the U.S. but aren't there at the moment, you can still watch the services you already subscribe to via a VPN such as ExpressVPN.
How to watch the Sinner vs Medvedev live streams in the U.K.
British tennis lovers will be able to watch the Sinner vs Medvedev live streams on Eurosport, which is available through Sky TV or Discovery Plus.
Eurosport comes with a Sky TV package, starting at £26 per month. Subscribers can also stream online via the Eurosport website and Eurosport app.
If you don't want to shell out for a full Sky subscription, you could also consider its Now Sports streaming service. This gives you 24-hour access for £11.98 or month-long access for £34.99.
If your cable TV comes from Virgin Media, meanwhile, Eurosport is included in your regular subscription.
Or you can get Eurosport coverage via Discovery Plus for £5.99 per month.
Going on holiday? Sign up to ExpressVPN or another VPN service and you'll be able to use the services you already subscribe to.
How to watch the Sinner vs Medvedev live streams in Canada
Canadians can catch all the Australian Open action, including Sinner vs Medvedev, on TSN (in English) or RSN (in French), as part of a cable TV package. If you've cut the cord, a streaming subscription to TSN Plus starts at CA$8 per month.
Not at home right now? Use ExpressVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you're still in Canada.
How to watch the Sinner vs Medvedev live streams in Australia
Aussies can watch the Australian Open unfold on Channel Nine and 9Gem. Their schedules are very fluid, so if big matches like Sinner vs Medvedev don't air on TV, you'll be able to live stream them on the on-demand service 9Now. That's great news because 9Now is available for free; all you need is an Australian postcode.
Those lucky tennis fans Down Under also have a pay-TV option to watch comprehensive coverage of every court at the tournament, plus a number of other sports, ad-free on Stan Sport.
A subscription costs $10 per month (on top of a $15 Stan sub), after a 30-day Stan Sport FREE trial.
Remember, Aussies who aren't in the country right now will simply need to sign up to a VPN such as ExpressVPN in order to watch all the action as if they were back home.
