The spotlight at Melbourne Park shifts to a heavyweight clash this Friday as ten-time champion Novak Djokovic faces defending champion Jannik Sinner in the men’s singles semi-finals. For Djokovic, the match represents a chance to move within one victory of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. Meanwhile, world number two Sinner looks to continue his dominance over the Serbian legend, having won their last five professional encounters. 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.

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 2:00 PM IST

A Contrasting Path to the Last Four

The two contenders have reached the semi-finals via very different routes. Sinner has been the form player of the tournament, reaching his ninth Grand Slam semi-final with a clinical straight-sets victory over American eighth seed Ben Shelton. The Italian has dropped only one set throughout the fortnight, maintaining the ruthless baseline efficiency that saw him claim the title here last year. The Elina Svitolina-Gael Monfils Love Story: A Defining Chapter at Australian Open 2026.

Djokovic’s journey has been far more unconventional. The 38-year-old advanced to the semi-finals after his quarter-final opponent, Lorenzo Musetti, was forced to retire due to a leg injury. At the time of the retirement, Musetti was leading by two sets to none, leaving Djokovic to admit he was extremely lucky to progress. This followed a fourth-round walkover, meaning the Serbian has played significantly less tennis than his rival heading into Friday.

History is on the line for both men at the Rod Laver Arena. Sinner is aiming to become only the second man in the Open Era to achieve a three-peat at the Australian Open—winning three consecutive titles. The only other man to have achieved this feat is Djokovic himself.

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