The Australian Open is the first major Grand Slam of the year. After some months of rest, the highest-ranked tennis stars from all over the world are back on the courts, showing off their best moves and setting a precedent for their 2025 season.

Alcaraz faces a mouthwatering quarter-final clash with Novak Djokovic, who refused to do his regular on-court interview after winning. He later explained he was protesting after a TV presenter working with the host broadcaster made "offensive" comments.

In bid for 25th Grand Slam title, Novak Djokovic advances to face Carlos Alcaraz; Coco Gauff addresses TikTok ban after three-set win.

The tournament is scheduled to be televised at 9 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch can do so through FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month, or DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but does have other promotional offers available.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can set up a blockbuster quarter-final when the Australian Open enters the fourth round on Sunday

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka are some of the prominent players who will be in action on the eighth day in Melbourne.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka swept into the Australian Open quarter-finals today and was joined by Coco Gauff, while Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz

While there have been plenty of surprises in the men’s bracket so far, most of the top women have progressed through the draw without an issue.

Round 3 of the Australian Open starts tonight, January 16, with Carlos Alcaraz trying to reach his first Round 4 since Wimbledon.

Looking to become the youngest man to complete career Grand Slam, No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz wins Aussie opener. Nick Kyrgios ousted in Melbourne return.

Novak Djokovic charged into the Australian Open quarter-finals and booked a mouth-watering encounter with Carlos Alcaraz before the Serb shifted the focus by snubbing the Grand Slam's official broadcaster and slamming them for mocking him and his fans.