Schedule and where to watch Jannik Sinner in the second round of the Australian Open 2026 against Duckworth

Jannik Sinner has barely broken a sweat to secure his spot in the second round of the 2026 Australian Open, where he will face a new opportunity to gain competitive rhythm and confidence. He will go up against James Duckworth, an Australian player eager to please the home crowd. We explain when and where to watch this match live.

You can watch the match between Jannik Sinner and Yannick Hanfmann in the 2026 Australian Open live on Bet365. You just need to register on the platform and make a minimum first deposit of 5 €. After doing this, the live streaming will be activated immediately, without needing to place any bets. You will be able to follow the duel from your mobile, tablet, or PC by accessing the “Live” section where you will see all available matches.

The journey of Jannik Sinner in the first Grand Slam of the year continues, where he enters as the top title contender and defending champion. Not encountering any difficulties in his debut provides a morale boost for the Italian tennis player, who aims to gradually gain experience and test the tactical improvements he has made in his game. Avoiding upsets and minimizing time on the court are the priorities in these rounds of the 2026 Australian Open for the world number 2.

Regarding his second-round opponent, it is worth noting that James Duckworth should not pose any real threat to Sinner. This 33-year-old Australian player, currently ranked 88th in the world, reached a career-high ranking of 46th in the ATP in 2022. He is a well-rounded and tenacious player with good parallel shots, a notable serve, and decent mobility, but lacks the power and consistency to trouble the player from San Candido. Duckworth has never advanced past the second round at the Australian Open.

What time does Sinner play against Duckworth at the Australian Open

The match between Jannik Sinner and James Duckworth in the second round of the 2026 Australian Open will take place this Thursday, January 22, in the first match of the night session on the Rod Laver Arena, scheduled for 9:00 a.m. in Spain, which corresponds to 7:00 p.m. local time. In Spain, you can watch it live on Eurosport, available on Movistar+, Orange TV, and DAZN, as well as on HBO Max on any device. In Latin America, it will be broadcast through ESPN and Disney+.

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