Novak Djokovic is offering very good sensations in this start of 2026 Australian Open and is aware that he needs to continue reducing efforts to the maximum if he wants to have a chance to challenge for the glory in the final rounds. The Serbian will face Botic Van de Zandschulp in the third round and we review when and where to watch this match live.
You can watch the match between Novak Djokovic and Botic Van de Zandschulp in the 2026 Australian Open live on Bet365. You just need to sign up on the platform and make a minimum first deposit of €5. From that moment, the live streaming will be activated immediately, without having to place any bets. You will be able to follow the match from your mobile, tablet, or PC, accessing the "Live" section where you can see all available games.
If there are hopes for Novak Djokovic to become the first human in the history of tennis to win 25 Grand Slam titles, they depend on signing off a flawless first week, in which he acquires competitive rhythm, confidence, and spends few hours on the court. All of this is being fulfilled in the 2026 Australian Open and he will try to keep it that way after the third-round match ahead, against an accomplished circuit classic who knows what it takes to cause a big surprise in a Grand Slam.

Many will remember Botic Van de Zandschulp for his already legendary victory against Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 US Open. He is not in the best moment of his career right now, but at 30 years old, he still has a lot of tennis to offer. He is world number 75, far from the 22nd position he reached in 2022, but he comes with confidence in the 2026 Australian Open after beating Nakashima and Shang. He will seek to surprise the Balkan with his flat and deep shots, and his baseline consistency.
What time does Djokovic play against Van de Zandschulp in the Australian Open
The match between Novak Djokovic and Botic Van de Zandschulp corresponding to the third round of the 2026 Australian Open will take place this Saturday, January 24th in the third shift at Rod Laver Arena. This means that they will take to the court around 09:00 in Spain, that is, 19:00 local time. It can be watched live through Eurosport in Spain, available on Movistar+, Orange TV, and DAZN, as well as on HBO Max, with its app accessible on any device. In Latin America, it can be followed through ESPN and Disney+.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Horario y dónde ver a Djokovic en tercera ronda del Open de Australia 2026 ante Van de Zandschulp


