The highly anticipated quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti at the Australian Open 2026 is set to take place on Wednesday, January 28. This exciting clash will see the No. 4 seed Djokovic face off against the No. 5 seed Musetti for a coveted spot in the final four of the tournament.
Start Time:
Tennis fans in India can catch the action live from 9:00 a.m. IST. For viewers in the United States, the match is scheduled to begin at 10:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 27. However, other sources mention the match will begin not before 11:30 p.m. EST Wednesday. The local time in Melbourne, Australia, is 2:30 p.m. AEDT on Wednesday, January 28.
Live Streaming Details:
- India: In India, the Australian Open 2026 matches, including the Djokovic vs. Musetti quarterfinal, will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the SonyLiv app and website.
- USA: In the United States, viewers can watch the Australian Open 2026 on ESPN and Tennis Channel. Live streaming options include ESPN+, Fubo, and the Disney Plus/Hulu/ESPN bundle. Sling TV also offers access to ESPN and the Tennis Channel.
Match Preview:
Novak Djokovic, the ten-time Australian Open champion, enters the quarterfinal with a dominant 9-1 head-to-head record against Lorenzo Musetti. Djokovic is aiming for his 103rd match win at Melbourne Park, which would put him ahead of Roger Federer for the most wins at the tournament. He is also in pursuit of a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic received a walkover in the fourth round after his opponent, Jakub Menšík, withdrew due to injury, so he should be well-rested for this match.
Lorenzo Musetti is seeking his first Australian Open semi-final appearance. A victory against Djokovic would propel him into the top three of the ATP rankings. Musetti's only win against Djokovic came at the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters.
The winner of this quarterfinal will advance to the semi-finals, potentially facing Jannik Sinner. Sinner is set to play Ben Shelton in the quarterfinal.
Tennis fans worldwide can anticipate a thrilling contest between Djokovic and Musetti as they battle for a place in the Australian Open 2026 semi-finals.
