After a first set scare in his previous match, the Australian Open is about to get much more difficult for Alex de Minaur.
Awaiting in the third round is mercurial American talent Frances Tiafoe - a two-time semi-finalist on the hard courts at the US Open.
De Minaur has only ever reached the quarter-finals of any major, including the Australian Open in 2025.
AllSportsPeople has all the details on how to watch De Minaur's third round match.
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When is Alex de Minaur vs. Frances Tiafoe - Australian Open third round
De Minaur's match against Tiafoe is on Friday, January 23 at 7:00 PM (AEDT) on Rod Laver Arena.
It is the first match of the night session at Australia's most famous court.
How to watch the Australian Open: TV channel, free-to-air guide in Australia
The Nine Network is the free-to-air home of the Australian Open in 2026.
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: How to watch online in Australia
Aussie fans can stream this year’s Australian Open on subscription service Stan Sport.
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.