Novak Djokovic vs Botic van de Zandschulp live streaming, TV channel, where & how to watch: Australian Open 2026
The head-to-head record between Novak Djokovic and Botic van de Zandschulp is 1-1.
The much-anticipated Australian Open 2026 third-round clash between Novak Djokovic and Botic van de Zandschulp will be held on January 24, Saturday, at the Rod Laver Arena.
The 10-time Australian Open champion Djokovic is only one win away from securing 400th singles win in his Grand Slam career and the Serbian has been in outstanding form as of late.
He has not lost a single set and dropped only 14 games so far in the tournament claiming two straght-set wins. He defeated Pedro MartĂnez of Spain in the opening match 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to complete his 100th win at the Melbourne Park and then sealed a similar 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win over Francesco Maestrelli in second round.
Speaking of his opponent, Botic van de Zandschulp, he is no ordinary. The 30-year-old Dutch tennis star is the one who cut short Djokovicâs campaign in Indian Wells Open 2025 thrashing him in the second round with the score of 6-2, 3-6, 6-1.
Zandschulp is once again in the beast mode. He opened the campaign against Brandon Nakashima and snatched a 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-1), 7-6 (7-3) victory in a four set thriller. In the second round against Shang Juncheng, the Dutch emerged victorous by 7-6 (8-6), 6-2, 6-3.
He is also competing in doubles with partner Tallon Griekspoor and advanced to the third round in that event as well.
Both Djokovic and Zandschulp have met only twice in their career. First, at the Astana Open 2022 when the in-form Serbian grabbed a comfortable 6-3, 6-1 win and second time in California where the Dutch won. Now, here in Australia, it promises to be a battle of supremacy.
When and where will Novak Djokovic vs Botic van de Zandschulp, third-round match at Australian Open 2026 take place?
Djokovic will take on vs Zandschulp on January 24, Saturday at the Rod Laver Arena. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 pm IST and 7:00 pm local time
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Novak Djokovic vs Botic van de Zandschulp match in India?
In India, you can watch the second-round match live on Sony Sports and Sony Liv.
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Where and how to watch live telecast and streaming of Novak Djokovic vs Botic van de Zandschulp match in UK?
In the UK, you can watch live streaming of the Australian Open first round between Novak Djokovic and Botic van de Zandschulp on Eurosport.
Where and how to watch live telecast and streaming of Novak Djokovic vs Botic van de Zandschulp match in USA?
In the USA, the Australian Open first round between Novak Djokovic and Botic van de Zandschulp will be streamed live on Tennis Channel and ESPN.
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Novak Djokovic vs Botic van de Zandschulp match worldwide?
Full worldwide broadcast details here.
Where and when will Novak Djokovic vs Botic van de Zandschulp match take place?
The match will take place at the Rod Laver Arena on January 24 (Saturday) and is scheduled to begin from 7:00 pm local time and 1:30 pm IST in India.
What is the head-to-head record between Novak Djokovic and Botic van de Zandschulp?
They have clashed twice on tour previously and surprisingly, the h2h is shared at 1-1. In fact, the Dutchman defeated Djokovic in their last meeting on tour.
Where to watch the match in India?
Fans in India can watch the match live on Sony Ten 2, Sony Ten 3, Sony Ten 4 and Sony Ten 5 SD/HD channels on TV while SonyLiv will be live streaming the match.
Where to watch the match in USA?
In the USA, the third-round clash will be available on Tennis Channel and ESPN.
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