Big names have been falling at an alarming rate this week, and another will bite the dust as No.20 seed Taylor Fritz, the US’ best remaining hope in Melbourne, faces veteran Spaniard Roberto Bautista-Agut, seeded at No.15. Both men are in excellent form, and today’s match is expected on Kia Arena at 3.30am GMT / 10.30pm ET. Here’s how to watch a Bautista-Agut vs Fritz live stream wherever you are – including ways to see the match absolutely FREE.
- Watch Bautista-Agut vs Fritz free on 9Now (may require a VPN)
Dates: Saturday, January 22
Time (estimated): 2.30pm AEDT / 3.30am GMT / 10.30pm ET / 7.30pm PT
Venue: Kia Arena, Melbourne Park
FREE live stream: 9Now (AU)
Global live streams: ESPN via Sling TV or FREE FuboTV trial / ESPN Plus (US) | TSN (CA) | Discovery+ (UK) | Sky Sport (NZ)
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Bati’s 2022 season got off to a flier with victories over Casper Ruud and Hubert Hurkacz, and he’s been spoken about as a potential dark horse for the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup.
At 33, Bautista-Agut is running out of time to capture his maiden slam, and with so many top seeds already out of contention, going out in the third round would feel like a golden opportunity squandered.
Fritz has never made it past this stage of a slam, and his 1-5 record against Bautista-Agut makes for ugly reading. However, since his return to the court after knee surgery last year, the big-serving American has been nothing short of sensational.
Recent victories over Frances Tiafoe, Cameron Norrie, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Andrey Rublev have seen him charge up the rankings. Today’s winner could well go on to make a deep run, so watch all the drama unfold by following a Bautista-Agut vs Fritz live stream at the Australian Open 2022.
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How to watch Bautista-Agut vs Fritz: live stream Australian Open 2022 for FREE Down Under
That means you can also fire up a Fritz vs Bautista Agut live stream on the 9Now streaming service, which is completely free to use too, and compatible with most smart devices.
If you’re currently out of Australia but want a slice of that free coverage, you’ll need to get yourself a VPN as per the instructions above.
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The estimated start time for Bautista-Agut vs Fritz is 2.30pm AEDT, with the match set to follow Mertens vs Zhang, which starts at 1pm.
Aussie tennis fans can tune in without paying a penny thanks to Channel 9 and 9Gem, which are FREE to watch.
That means you can also fire up a Fritz vs Bautista Agut live stream on the 9Now streaming service, which is completely free to use too, and compatible with most smart devices.
If you’re currently out of Australia but want a slice of that free coverage, you’ll need to get yourself a VPN as per the instructions above.
How to live stream Bautista-Agut vs Fritz from outside your country
For broadcast and streaming details in more tennis-mad countries like the UK, US, Canada and New Zealand, just scroll down the page – everything you need to know is there, including estimated start times and broadcast details.
But if you try to watch your domestic coverage from anywhere outside your home country, you’ll soon find a problem – geo-blocking. That’s where the broadcaster prevents you from watching your usual feed from abroad. It’s a common problem for sports fans all over the world.
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Your other option is to get ESPN+ as part of the Disney Bundle which includes Disney+ and Hulu too. The Disney bundle is only $13.99 per month.
More ways to live stream Australian Open 2022
The Australian Open is also being televised by ESPN, ESPN 2 and ESPN3, but the coverage is less comprehensive and it’s hard to tell which matches will be featured ahead of time.
You can use cable-cutting services Sling TV or FuboTV to access the ESPN TV channels. Both offer free trials.
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Tennis fans based in the US may have a late night ahead, as the estimated start time for Bautista-Agut vs Fritz is 10.30pm ET / 7.30pm PT on Friday evening, with the match set to follow Mertens vs Zhang, which starts at 9pm ET / 6pm PT.
ESPN Plus is the best place to watch Fritz vs Bautista Agut in the US.
ESPN+ only costs $6.99 per month and allows you to watch online as well as via its suite of apps for mobile, tablet, laptop and most other smart devices. It’s $69.99 for 12 months if you’re happy to commit for the year.
Your other option is to get ESPN+ as part of the Disney Bundle which includes Disney+ and Hulu too. The Disney bundle is only $13.99 per month.
More ways to live stream Australian Open 2022
The Australian Open is also being televised by ESPN, ESPN 2 and ESPN3, but the coverage is less comprehensive and it’s hard to tell which matches will be featured ahead of time.
You can use cable-cutting services Sling TV or FuboTV to access the ESPN TV channels. Both offer free trials.
CAN: Bautista-Agut vs Fritz live stream
