Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka will be hoping to defend her crown on Saturday as she takes on world No. 13 Qinwen Zheng in what looks set to be an intriguing Australian Open women’s final.
Sabalenka had to see off the challenge of Coco Gauff in their semifinal on Thursday to set up this clash, having beaten the American teenager in straight sets to avenge her defeat in the US Open final last September.
China’s Zheng, meanwhile, is appearing in her first ever grand slam title match, with the 21-year-old having beaten Dayana Yastremska in assured style in straight sets.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch this match live wherever you are in the world.
Aryna Sabalenka in aiming to be the first player to win back-to-back Women’s Australian Open titles since Victoria Azarenka in 2012 and 2013.
Qinwen Zheng vs. Aryna Sabalenka: When and where?
The 2024 Australian Open women’s final match between Qinwen Zheng and Aryna Sabalenka takes place on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park no earlier than 7:30 p.m. AEDT local time. That makes it a 3:30 a.m. ET, 12:30 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada, and an 8:30 a.m. start in the UK.
How to watch the Australian Open 2024 online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view the tournament locally, you may need a different way to watch games — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. If your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, non-blackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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Livestream Qinwen Zheng vs. Aryna Sabalenka in the US
Tennis fans in the US can watch every remaining singles match of the Australian Open on ESPN. If you don’t have a cable or satellite TV subscription, you can watch the match with a live TV streaming service. All five of the major services offer ESPN.
All of the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.
Coverage is also available via the network’s streaming service ESPN Plus.
ESPN’s standalone streaming service costs $11 a month or $110 for an annual subscription. With it, you’ll be able to watch grand slam tennis action, including Wimbledon and the US Open. Read our ESPN Plus review.
Livestream Qinwen Zheng vs. Aryna Sabalenka in the UK
Tennis fans in the UK will need to subscribe to Eurosport or the streaming service Discovery Plus to watch the Australian Open live.
A subscription to Discovery Plus in the UK costs £7 per month or £60 for the year.
The service is available on a wide array of devices, and also includes access to all Eurosport TV channels.
Livestream Qinwen Zheng vs. Aryna Sabalenka in Australia for free
Tennis fans Down Under can watch live coverage of this match on free-to-air Channel 9. That also means you’ll be able to watch the action online via the network’s streaming service 9Now.
Channel 9’s streaming service 9Now is free to use for viewers in Australia, with dedicated apps for Android and Apple devices, as well as Amazon Fire, plus a wide range of smart TVs.
Stream Qinwen Zheng vs. Aryna Sabalenka in Canada
Live coverage of the Australian Open will be available in Canada via TSN. Cord cutters can watch via the network’s streaming service TSN Plus.
TSN Plus is a new direct streaming service, boasting exclusive coverage of PGA Tour Live golf, NFL games, F1, Nascar and the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Ideal for cord-cutters, the service is priced at CA$20 a month or CA$200 per year.
