Australian Open 2026: Semi-finals fixture, schedule, timings, and how to watch in India
The 114th Australian Open is nearing its climax, with the semi-finals scheduled for January 29 and 30. The men’s draw features top seeds, including Novak Djokovic, pursuing a record 25th Grand Slam.
Last Updated: 08.36 PM, Jan 29, 2026
The 114th edition of the Australian Open has reached its business end. After nearly two weeks of high-octane tennis, grueling five-setters, and emotional farewells at Melbourne Park, the singles draws have been whittled down to the final four. With legends chasing history and young stars aiming to cement their legacies, the semi-finals on January 29 and 30 promise to be a masterclass in elite athleticism.
Women’s Singles semi-finals: Thursday, January 29
The women’s singles will see a blend of dominant veterans and breakthrough performers. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka remains the woman to beat as she eyes her third Australian Open crown.
Here is the Australian Open 2026 Women’s Singles semi-finals fixture:
World No.1 Women’s Singles player Aryna Sabalenka has been ruthless, reaching her fourth consecutive Melbourne semi-final without dropping a set.
However, Elina Svitolina’s resurgence has been the story of the tournament, who will be ready to provide a great fight to the top seed.
On the other side of the bracket, Jessica Pegula finally broke her quarter-final jinx to reach her maiden Australian Open semi-final, where she will face the thunderous serve of former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina.
Men’s Singles semi-finals: Friday, January 30
The men’s draw features the top four seeds, marking the first time since 2012 that the semi-finals have played out exactly according to the top of the rankings.
Here are the Australian Open 2026 Men’s Singles semi-finals fixtures:
The spotlight is firmly on Novak Djokovic as he hunts for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.
His path, however, is blocked by the defending champion Jannik Sinner, who is looking for a "three-peat" in Melbourne.
Meanwhile, World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is just two wins away from completing a career Grand Slam and becoming the youngest ever to achieve it, but he must first overcome the man who beat him here in 2024, Alexander Zverev.
Australian Open 2026 semi-finals: Full schedule & India timings
| Date | Match Category | Tentative IST Time | Venue |
| Jan 29 (Thu) | Women’s Singles Semi-Finals | 2:00 PM onwards | Rod Laver Arena |
| Jan 30 (Fri) | Men’s Singles Semi-Final 1 | 9:00 AM | Rod Laver Arena |
| Jan 30 (Fri) | Men’s Singles Semi-Final 2 | 2:00 PM | Rod Laver Arena |
How to watch the Australian Open 2026 semi-finals?
The entire tournament is available for digital streaming on the SonyLIV app, via OTTplay Premium.