Italian Jannik Sinner has moved a step closer to defending his Australian Open crown after winning the first two sets against Alexander Zverev. The world No. 1 took the first set 6-3 before claiming the second on a tie-break.
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Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev takes place on Sunday, January 26 at 8.30 a.m. GMT / 3:30 a.m. ET/ 12:30 a.m. PT / 7:30 p.m. AEDT.
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Ever since Sinner won his maiden Grand Slam title last year in Melbourne, the Italian has raised his game to a whole new level. He added a second major title at the 2024 US Open and has started 2025 in ominous form. Aside from struggling physically in the searing heat during his fourth round battle against Holger Rune, he has swept past opponents with consummate ease.
He dropped just six games as he powered past home hope Alex de Minaur before swatting aside powerful American Ben Shelton in straight sets. The world No. 1 is on a 20-match winning streak that dates back to October 2 and will start as the heavy favorite in Melbourne.
However, he will be facing a player that has caused him problems in the past. Zverev leads the head-to-head 4-2 and will have had plenty of time to rest and recuperate after playing just one set in his semifinal after Novak Djokovic was unable to continue due to injury.
The second seed has twice before reached a Slam final but has lost them both in five sets, to Dominic Thiem at the US Open in 2020 and to Carlos Alcaraz at last year’s French Open. He will hope it is third time lucky but will have to be at his very best to overcome the defending champion.
Our full guide below explains how to watch Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev live online and on TV.
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How to watch Sinner vs Zverev live stream from anywhere
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How to watch Sinner vs Zverev live stream in the U.S. without cable
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How to watch Sinner vs Zverev live stream in the U.K.
Live coverage of the Australian Open is being provided by Eurosport and Discovery+ in the U.K, with coverage of Sinner vs Zverev set to start at 8 a.m. GMT on Sunday, January 26.
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 Sinner vs Zverev live stream in Australia
The Australian Open – including the Sinner vs Zverev live stream – 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
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