Jannik Sinner vs Hugo Gaston live streaming, TV channel, where & how to watch: Australian Open 2026
The Italian is chasing a historic three-peat at Melbourne Park.
The Australian Open 2026 begins with a major storyline as two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner steps onto Rod Laver Arena, aiming to achieve a rare three-peat in Melbourne and further cement his status at the top of men’s tennis. He will start his campaign with a clash against Hugo Gaston on January 20, Tuesday.
The 24-year-old Sinner enters the tournament as the world No. 2 seed and one of the outright favourites, having dominated hard courts in recent seasons. An 11th straight win in Melbourne would keep alive his bid for a fifth Grand Slam title overall.
Standing across the net in the opening round is France’s Hugo Gaston, a crafty left-hander known for his variety, drop shots, and ability to disrupt rhythm. While dangerous in patches, Gaston faces a daunting challenge against an elite hard-court specialist.
When and where will Jannik Sinner vs Hugo Gaston, first-round match at Australian Open 2026 take place?
Sinner will kick-off his 2026 Australian Open campaign against Gaston on January 20, Tuesday, hosted at the Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, in Australia. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm local time and 1:30 pm IST in India.
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Jannik Sinner vs Hugo Gaston match in India?
In India, you can watch the 2026 Australian Open first round between Sinner and Gaston live on Sony Sports and Sony Liv.
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Where and how to watch live telecast and streaming of Jannik Sinner vs Hugo Gaston match in UK?
In the UK, you can watch live streaming of the Australian Open first round between Sinner and Gaston on Eurosport.
Where and how to watch live telecast and streaming of Jannik Sinner vs Hugo Gaston match in USA?
In the USA, the Australian Open first round between Sinner and Gaston will be streamed live on Tennis Channel and ESPN.
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Jannik Sinner vs Hugo Gaston match worldwide?
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When is the Jannik Sinner vs Hugo Gaston match at Australian Open 2026?
The opening-round match is scheduled for January 20, 2026.
Where will the Sinner vs Gaston match be played?
The match will take place at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Australia.
What is at stake for Jannik Sinner at Australian Open 2026?
Sinner is aiming to win his third consecutive Australian Open title, which would mark a rare three-peat in Melbourne and move him closer to a fifth Grand Slam title overall.
Where can fans watch Sinner vs Gaston live in India?
In India, the match will be broadcast live on Sony Sports and streamed on Sony LIV.
Which channels will stream the match in the USA and UK?
In the USA, the match will be available on ESPN and Tennis Channel.In the UK, fans can watch it live on Eurosport.
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Aniruddh Seshadri Iyer is a passionate sports journalist at Khel Now, specializing in tennis and Olympic sports. An engineer by training, he found his storytelling passion through iconic Grand Slam and Olympic moments. Known for sharp analysis and insightful coverage, he draws inspiration from Novak Djokovic’s resilience. Outside journalism, he enjoys reading, traveling, and playing the guitar.