Novak Djokovic next match at Australian Open 2026: TV schedule, scores, results for tennis grand slam

Cate SchillerSat, January 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTC·3 min read

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Men's tennis legend Novak Djokovic returns to Melbourne Park in search of a record 25th grand slam at the 2026 Australian Open.

The Serbian was forced to make an early exit from this tournament last year due to a hamstring injury. Djokovic would be seeking his first major win since 2023, taking several losses at the hands of the "New Two" Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

With the draw finalized, Djokovic will not have an easy path to the finals. He will face Pedro Martinez in the first round, a matchup that he's heavily favored to win. Though it might be tough, Djokovic has won this tournament more than any other male singles player, a record 10 times.

Here is everything you need to know about Novak Djokovic's appearance at the Australian Open, including the latest results from the tournament.

Novak Djokovic will take on Pedro Martinez in the first round of the singles tournament on Monday, Jan. 19. The order of play for Day 2 has not yet been confirmed.

Date, time (ET), result

Monday, Jan. 19 (TBC)

TV channel: ESPN, ESPN 2, Tennis Channel
Live stream: ESPN App, ESPN+, Fubo

ESPN is the main broadcaster for the 2026 Australian Open with coverage on ESPN and ESPN 2, while the Tennis Channel will also be providing feeds.

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The first round of matches begins Sunday, January 18 (local time).

With Melbourne 16 hours ahead of the U.S. ET, day matches will be presented on ESPN networks around 8 p.m. ET and local night session matches will begin at 3 a.m. ET.

Men's & Women's 1st Round

Wednesday, January 21

Men's & Women's 2nd Round

Thursday, January 22

Men's & Women's 2nd Round

Men's & Women's 3rd Round

Saturday, January 24

Men's & Women's 3rd Round

Men's & Women's 4th Round

Men's & Women's Quarterfinals

Wednesday, January 28

Men's & Women's Quarterfinals