Alex de Minaur faces a significant challenge in Frances Tiafoe in his third round match at the Australian Open.
Tiafoe is a dangerous two-time US Open finalist, who can excel on hard court surfaces.
Can De Minaur continue working way forward to a quarter-final with world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz?
AllSportsPeople explains how you can De Minaur in the third round at Melbourne Park.
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How to watch Alex de Minaur vs. Frances Tiafoe: Australian Open TV channel, free-to-air guide in Australia
De Minaur vs. Tiafoe will be shown on free-to-air via the Nine Network - with the match scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM (AEDT) on Friday, January 23.
All key matches will be broadcast free on TV across the Channel 9 and 9Gem channels.
Broadcast schedules will be determined on a daily basis but matches involving Australians and other notable players will typically receive free-to-air priority.
Channel 9 will serve as the main broadcast channel with 9Gem also providing day-long coverage.
Australian Open live stream for De Minaur vs. Tiafoe: How to watch online in Australia
Aussie fans can stream this year’s Australian Open on subscription service Stan Sport, including De Minaur vs. Tiafoe.
In 2026 every match will be streamed live and on demand in 4K, making it the perfect choice for dedicated tennis fans who want uninterrupted coverage.
Stan Sport will also feature tournament shoulder programming including the magazine-style show Grand Slam Daily streaming every morning.