The only thing Iga Swiatek needs to complete her quest for a career Grand Slam is a title at the Australian Open. Though she’s made it to the semifinals twice, the Australian Open title has eluded her, but she’s keeping hope alive this year as she heads into her quarterfinal match against Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina tonight. The women’s singles match begins at 7:30 p.m. ET. After 9, coverage will air on ESPN2, but to watch the whole match live, you’ll need ESPN Unlimited. Here’s what you need to know about the Swiatek vs. Rybakina quarterfinal match at the 2026 Australian Open.
How to watch Iga Swiatek vs. Elena Rybakina at the Australian Open:
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 27
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Time (estimated): 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Rod Laver Arena
TV channel: (only after 9 p.m.) ESPN2
Streaming: ESPN Unlimited, DirecTV, Fubo and more
When is the Iga Swiatek vs. Elena Rybakina match at the 2026 Australian Open?
The quarterfinal match between Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina at the Australian Open will be on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
Iga Swiatek vs. Elena Rybakina match start time:
The match between Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina will start at 7:30 p.m. ET. The match will be available live on ESPN Unlimited, and coverage of it will air after 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Australian Open channel:
In the U.S., the Australian Open will air on ESPN, with the entire tournament streaming on ESPN+ for Unlimited subscribers. Select tournament coverage will also air on ESPN2, before moving to ESPN for the semifinals and beyond.
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How to watch the 2026 Australian Open:
If you want to catch every match of the Australian Open and don’t currently subscribe to ESPN+, cable or a live TV streaming service, in Australia a majority of the action will be streaming free with ads on 9Now.
Don’t live in the land down under? Don’t worry, you can still stream like you do with the help of a VPN. A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address and is perhaps most popular for being especially useful in the age of streaming. Whether you’re looking to watch Friends on Netflix (which left the U.S. version of the streamer back in 2019) or tune in to tennis coverage without a cable package, a VPN can help you out. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user.
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Australian Open 2026 schedule:
All times Eastern
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Tuesday, January 27
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(Day 10) Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals: 3:00 a.m.
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(Day 11) Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals: 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 28
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(Day 11) Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals: 3:00 a.m.
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(Day 12) Women’s Semifinals: 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 29
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(Day 13) Men’s Semifinal: 8:00 p.m.
Friday, January 30
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(Day 13) Men’s Semifinal: 3:30 a.m.
Saturday, January 31
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(Day 14) Women’s Final: 3:30 a.m.
Sunday, February 1
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(Day 15) Men’s Final: 3:30 a.m.
Who is playing in the 2026 Australian Open?
The top 10 seeded players for the singles draws are listed below.
Men’s singles seeds for the Australian Open 2026
1. Carlos Alcaraz
2. Jannik Sinner
3. Alexander Zverev
4. Novak Djokovic
5. Felix Auger-Aliassime
Women’s singles seeds for the Australian Open 2026
1. Aryna Sabalenka
2. Iga Swiatek
3. Amanda Anisimova
4. Coco Gauff
5. Elena Rybakina
Australian Open prize money:
For 2026, the men’s and women’s singles winners of the Australian Open each get $4,150,000, with the runner-up receiving $2,150,000 and Semi-finalists $1,250,000.
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