Novak Djokovic next match: Defending champion's schedule at 2024 Australian Open
Novak Djokovic returns to the Australian Open in a bid to claim his record-extending 11th crown at the Happy Slam and his 25th Major title overall.
The Serb has arrived Down Under on the back of a stellar campaign last year that saw him add three Major trophies to his illustrious resume along with a record seventh ATP Finals title.
Although the 36-year-old has made a flying start to 2024 with a couple of wins at the United Cup last week, he faced a minor bump with a wrist injury-induced loss to home favorite Alex de Minaur. Having fully rested and recovered now, the defending champion is raring to go once more and dish out some delectable tennis over the course of the 15 days at the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic's next match
The World No. 1's next match will be a first-round clash at the 2024 Australian Open against Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic. Djokovic will begin his hunt for the title on Sunday, January 14, as per the schedule of play released by the Melbourne Slam on social media.
A rising star, the 18-year-old Prizmic captured the French Open boys' singles crown in 2023. The World No. 178, who has five ITF titles as well as a Challenger title on his resume, will make his Grand Slam debut against the 24-time Major champion.
Novak Djokovic's schedule for Australian Open 2024
Considering Djokovic is having a Sunday start and the top half of the men's draw will be playing first, here are the possible dates for the top seed's matches throughout the tournament:
Sunday, January 14 - R1 vs Dino Prizmic
Wednesday, January 17 – R2 vs Alexei Popyrin (Potential)
Friday, January 19 – R3 vs Andy Murray (Potential)
Sunday, January 21 – R4 vs Ben Shelton (Potential)
Tuesday, January 23 - QF vs Stefanos Tsitsipas (Potential)
Friday, January 26 - SF vs Andrey Rublev (Potential)
Sunday, January 28 - F vs Carlos Alcaraz (Potential)
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Where to watch Novak Djokovic live in action at the Australian Open 2024?
Viewers from the following countries can watch the Serb live during his quest for glory on these respective channels and sites:
USA - ESPN, Tennis Channel
Canada - TSN, RDS
Australia - Nine Network, Stan Sport
New Zealand - Sky
Europe - Eurosport
Latin America, Caribbean - ESPN International
India & Subcontinent - Sony Sports Network
Middle East & North Africa - beIN Sports
Sub-saharan Africa - SuperSport
Japan - WOWOW
China - CCTV Sport, iQIYI, Greatsports Media, Guangdong TV
Southeast Asia - beIN Sports
South Korea - CJ Media
Taiwan - Sportcast
American Samoa - ESPN, Tennis Channel, Digicel
Pacific Islands - Digicel.