Novak Djokovic next match at Australian Open 2026: TV schedule, scores, results for tennis grand slam

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Men’s tennis legend Novak Djokovic returns to Melbourne Park in search of a record 25th grand slam at the 2026 Australian Open.

The Serbian was forced to make an early exit from this tournament last year due to a hamstring injury. Djokovic would be seeking his first major win since 2023, taking several losses at the hands of the “New Two” Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

He’ll have a tough run to make it deep into the final but might be has won this tournament more than any other male singles player, a record 10 times. 

Here is everything you need to know about Novak Djokovic’s appearance at the Australian Open, including the latest results from the tournament.

When is Novak Djokovic’s next match at Australian Open 2026?

Novak Djokovic has so far defeated Pedro Martinez and Francesco Maestrelli without dropping a set.

He now takes on Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp on Saturday, January 24 (local time) with an estimated start time of 3 a.m. ET for fans in America.

Match schedule, results from Australian Open

 How to watch Novak Djokovic at Australian Open 2026

TV channel: ESPN, ESPN 2, Tennis Channel
Live stream: ESPN App, ESPN+, Fubo

ESPN is the main broadcaster for the 2026 Australian Open with coverage on ESPN and ESPN 2, while the Tennis Channel will also be providing feeds.

Every match from all 15 courts streams on the ESPN App with subscribers able to access multiview on mobile and connected TV devices to watch up to four matches simultaneously. 

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ESPN’s network of channels, as well as the Tennis Channel, are available to stream on Fubo with a FREE trial being offered to new subscribers.

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Australian Open 2026 schedule

The first round of matches begins Sunday, January 18 (local time).

With Melbourne 16 hours ahead of the U.S. ET, day matches will be presented on ESPN networks around 8 p.m. ET and local night session matches will begin at 3 a.m. ET.

Novak Djokovic Australian Open results

Here is how far Novak Djokovic has advanced each year at the Australian Open.