Novak Djokovic vs Arthur Rinderknech live streaming, TV channel, where & how to watch: Wimbledon 2026
Djokovic and Rinderknech to square off for the first time.
Novak Djokovic eased past Stefanos Tsitsipas in their first grass-court showdown. A similar script followed, with the Serbian getting the better of Tsitsipas in a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory, for his 13th victory over the Greek.
The seven-time champion needed only an hour and 41 minutes to beat Tsitsipas and move into the third round. Tsitsipas, a one-time World No. 3, had posted a strong result against French qualifier Hugo Gaston in straight sets, but could not do the same against a determined Djokovic.
A flawless performance from Djokovic saw him fire 33 winners and just seven unforced errors without dropping serve.
For the victor, a maiden tour-level cash with Arthur Rinderknech awaits. The No. 25 seed Rinderknech is the only Frenchman remaining in the men’s singles draw.
Djokovic, the World No. 8, has booked his spot in the third round at SW19 for the 20th time. His French rival is looking to make the fourth round for the first time at the grass court major.
Rinderknech defeated big-serving American Martin Damm in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6(1), 6-3, to set up a maiden tour-level meeting with Djokovic.
Rinderknech has a 0-2 record on grass prior to Wimbledon, losing back-to-back opening-round matches in ’s-Hertogenbosch and Queen’s Club.
Over five sets, few players can match Djokovic, and Rinderknech will have a mountain to climb on Thursday against the seven-time Wimbledon champ.
When and where will Novak Djokovic vs Arthur Rinderknech third-round match at Wimbledon 2026 take place?
The third-round face-off at Wimbledon between Djokovic and Rinderknech is set for July 1 (Thursday). It is scheduled to begin at 1:30 pm local time and 6 pm in India.
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Novak Djokovic vs Arthur Rinderknech third-round match in India?
The Star Sports network and Jio Hotstar will host the third-round match between Djokovic and Rinderknech for Indian viewers.
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Novak Djokovic vs Arthur Rinderknech third-round match in the UK?
Fans in the UK can catch the Djokovic-Rinderknech third-round showdown live on BBC, TNT Sports and discovery+.
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Novak Djokovic vs Arthur Rinderknech third-round match in the USA?
ESPN and the Tennis Channel will offer live coverage of the third-round clash for fans in the United States.
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Novak Djokovic vs Arthur Rinderknech, men’s singles third-round match worldwide?
| Territory | Television/Streaming Channels |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar, JioTV |
| United Kingdom | BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website |
| USA | ESPN, ABC, ESPN+, Sling TV, FuboTV, DirecTV Stream |
| Australia | 9Now (Free), Stan Sport (Subscription) |
| Canada | TSN, RDS; Streaming via TSN Direct, RDS Direct |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports, beIN Connect |
| Germany | Sky Sport, ZDF/ARD |
| Italy | Sky Italia, SuperTennis |
| South America | ESPN, Star+ |
Where and when will Novak Djokovic vs Arthur Rinderknech third-round match at Wimbledon 2026 take place?
The third-round match will be played on the centre court on July 3 (Friday). It is scheduled to begin at 1:30 pm local time and 6 pm in India.
Who is the favourite to win the Wimbledon 2026 third-round match between Novak Djokovic and Arthur Rinderknech?
Rinderknech has showcased his ability to produce an upset as he did last year, when he knocked out World No. 3 Alexander Zverev on Centre Court. But Djokovic looks like a serious contender despite dropping a set in the opening round. Djokovic, a seven-time champion, turned the clock back against Tsitsipas and was moving with confidence against the Greek. Unless Rinderknech can produce a consistent serving performance, Djokovic will seize the narrative early. The Serb is arguably the greatest returner in the business and can absorb pace and pressure from Rinderknech with his solid baseline game.
How to watch Novak Djokovic vs Arthur Rinderknech third-round match live in India?
In India, fans can watch the match live on Star Sports channels and live streaming via JioHotstar.
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