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How to watch US Open in Australia: TV channel, free-to-air guide, live stream for 2024 tennis tournament | Sporting News Australia

How to watch US Open in Australia: TV channel, free-to-air guide, live stream for 2024 tennis tournament | Sporting News Australia

The final grand slam tournament of 2024 – the US Open – has arrived.

Alex de Minaur has confirmed he will be in action at Flushing Meadows as he returns to the singles court after some time out through injury.

He will be part of a strong Aussie men’s contingent, which includes recent Masters 1000 tournament winner Alexei Popyrin.

On the women’s side, the likes of Daria Saville and Ajla Tomljanović will be competing.

Here’s how you can watch all the action in Australia.

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How to watch the US Open in Australia: TV channel, free-to-air guide

The 2024 edition of the US Open will be broadcast live and free by the Nine Network.

Coverage will likely start from midnight AEST on most days, although specific details are yet to be confirmed.

Commentary will come from Nine’s Wide World of Sports team, which has previously featured talent including Todd Woodbridge, Jelena Dokic, and Samantha Stosur.

How to live stream the US Open in Australia: Watch tennis online

Every point during this year’s US Open can be streamed live and on-demand in Australia via Stan Sport.

Select matches will be available to watch in 4K. 

Fans can also stream the action for free via 9Now, which shows the standard free-to-air broadcast.

If the US Open is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re travelling abroad, you can use a VPN.

VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favourite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.


When is the US Open? Schedule, dates for 2024

The US Open main draw will begin on Monday, August 19 (local time) and finish on Sunday, September 8 – the day of the men’s singles final.

Which Australians will play at the US Open in 2024?

Before qualifying, Australia has 14 players – 11 men and three women – included in the US Open singles entry lists.

Tristan Schoolkate and Taylah Preston have received wildcards.

Men’s singles

  • Alex de Minaur
  • Alexei Popyrin 
  • Jordan Thompson 
  • Christopher O’Connell 
  • Rinky Hijikata
  • Max Purcell
  • James Duckworth
  • Thanasi Kokkinakis 
  • Adam Walton
  • Aleksandar Vukic 
  • Tristan Schoolkate (WC)

Women’s singles

  • Daria Saville
  • Ajla Tomljanović (SR)
  • Taylah Preston (WC)