The 2026 Australian Open men's singles semi-finals will feature a blockbuster encounter between world number one Carlos Alcaraz and German third seed Alexander Zverev. Scheduled for Friday, 30 January, the match marks Alcaraz’s maiden semi-final appearance at Melbourne Park. The 22-year-old Spaniard is currently two victories away from completing a career Grand Slam, while Zverev is aiming to secure his first major title following a runner-up finish in Melbourne last year. What Happened to Lorenzo Musetti at Australian Open 2026?

Australian Open 2026 Broadcast and Streaming Details (India)

For audiences in India, the 2026 Australian Open is broadcast exclusively on the Sony Sports Network. Viewers can watch the matches live across several television channels, including Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 2, and Sony Sports Ten 5 for English coverage, while regional language feeds are available on Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi) and Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil and Telugu). For those preferring digital access, the entire tournament is available for live streaming via the Sony LIV app and website, requiring a premium subscription for full access to the high-definition feeds and court-specific coverage. The Elina Svitolina-Gael Monfils Love Story: A Defining Chapter at Australian Open 2026.

Australian Open 2026 Live Streaming and Telecast

Category Details
Live Streaming Sony LIV (App and Website)
Telecast Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 5
Language Options English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu
Match Time Friday, 30 January, approximately 9:00 am IST

Carlos Alcaraz Pursues Tennis History

Carlos Alcaraz enters the semi-final in dominant form, having not dropped a single set throughout the tournament. In his quarter-final on Tuesday, the Spaniard ended home hopes by defeating Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2, 6-1. Alcaraz’s tactical variety and physical intensity have been the hallmark of his run, as he seeks to become the youngest man in history to win all four Grand Slam trophies.

Despite his top-seed status, Alcaraz faces a significant psychological hurdle in Zverev. The German famously defeated him in the quarter-finals of this event in 2024. Alcaraz has acknowledged the challenge, stating that Zverev’s powerful baseline game will require him to maintain his highest level of focus.

Alexander  Zverev’s Resilience on the Hard Court

Alexander Zverev reached the final four after a grueling four-set victory over American teenager Learner Tien, winning 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-1, 7-6(3). The world number three relied heavily on his serve during the quarter-final, firing 24 aces to navigate a tight contest.

Zverev has shown remarkable consistency in Melbourne, reaching his fourth Australian Open semi-final. After narrowly missing out on the title in 2025, the 28-year-old is viewed as a formidable obstacle to Alcaraz’s ambitions. The head-to-head record between the two is currently tied at 6-6, underscoring the narrow margins expected in this matchup.

The Road to Australian Open 2026 Final

The winner of the Alcaraz-Zverev clash will face either defending champion Jannik Sinner or 10-time winner Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s final. With the top four seeds all reaching the semi-finals for the first time in over a decade, the 2026 tournament has solidified a clear hierarchy at the summit of the men’s game.

The match will take place at the Rod Laver Arena during the day session. High temperatures have been forecast for Friday, which may test the endurance of both athletes during extended baseline rallies.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 30, 2026 07:30 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).