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Aatif Sulleyman

US Open 2023 live stream and how to watch for free online: Order of play, TV channels, contenders

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A general view of Carlos Alcaraz of Spain serving against Casper Ruud of Norway in the Men's Singles Final on Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open Tennis Championship 2022 at the USTA National Tennis Centre on September 11th 2022 in Flushing, Queens, New York City

Watch a US Open 2023 live stream

The 2023 US Open is FREE to watch on 9Now in Australia. In the US, you can stream tennis via an ESPN Plus subscription or ESPN, which is available via cord-cutting services Sling or FuboTV. Viewers in the UK can tune in on Sky Sports. Use a VPN to watch your preferred US Open free stream from anywhere, if you're away from home.

FREE: 9Now (Australia, English commentary)
USA: ESPN Plus / Sling (discount) / FuboTV (7-day trial)
UK: Sky Sports
Watch from abroad – ExpressVPN – No.1 tennis VPN

US Open 2023 tennis preview

Nearly two months after *that* Carlos Alcaraz-Novak Djokovic blockbuster, grand slam tennis makes a welcome return on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows. As the final major of the year, the US Open provides one last chance for the players with a point to prove – the likes of Ons Jabeur, Elena Rybakina and Djokovic – to do just that.

Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek enter the tournament as the reigning champions, world No.1s and favourites, and their respective successes are all the motivation their peers could possibly need.

Jannik Sinner and Stefanos Tsitsipas have each laid down a marker by picking up a hard-court title each (Alex de Minaur lost both finals), but what's really generating excitement in New York is the form of American duo Coco Gauff, who went all the way in Washington, and Jessica Pegula, who beat Swiatek en route to the title in Montreal.

Marketa Vondrousova, Daniil Medvedev, Karolina Muchova, Holger Rune and Aryna Sabalenka all look well capable of going deep at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center too, so read on and we'll show you how to watch a free 2023 US Open live stream online.

Free US Open 2023 live stream

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Watch US Open 2023: live stream from anywhere

You won't be able to watch your go-to US Open 2023 live stream while traveling abroad. The streaming service will spot that you're in a foreign country and block you. You can use a VPN (virtual private network) to get around this, though.

It's a straightforward piece of software that sets your device to appear as if it's in the right country, allowing you to watch any US Open 2023 live stream from anywhere in the world.

We rate ExpressVPN as the best VPN for tennis. It offers a 30-day guarantee for all your money back if you're not happy with the service.

How to use a VPN for US Open 2023

1. Install the VPN of your choice. ExpressVPN is the one we recommend.

2. Open up the VPN app and choose the location of the service you wish to access. For US Open tennis, you may wish to choose 'Australia' for 9Now.

3. Then head over to 9Now on your browser or device and enjoy the US Open live stream!

Watch US Open 2023 in Australia

If you're in Australia, Channel 9 and the 9Now streaming service are covering the 2023 US Open 2023, live and for free, with select matches being featured each day.

Subscription streaming service Stan Sport will provide comprehensive and ad-free live coverage of the US Open, plus plenty of football, rugby and other sports besides.

To begin with, there's a Stan 7-day free trial. After that, you choose your base package and the necessary sport add-on costs AU$10 a month on top (so, from $20 a month in total).

Stuck outside Oz at the moment? Don't forget that you can use a VPN to access a live stream without being blocked.

Watch US Open 2023 in US

Tennis fans in the US can watch a US Open live stream on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3, all of which can be accessed through cable cutting services Sling and FuboTV, or on ESPN Plus, which is available through a separate subscription.

Sling currently is offering new customers 50 percent off their first month and there's a free-trial of FuboTV too. There are no long contracts with either service. If you're not happy with them, you can cancel them at any time.

ESPN+ is a streaming-only service that carries a wealth of top sports content including MLB, NHL, MLS and Top Rank Boxing events, as well as FA Cup soccer. You can subscribe to it on its own or as part of the Disney Bundle along with Hulu and Disney Plus.

Of course, ESPN+, Sling and FuboTV are only available within the States so be sure to use a VPN if you're a US subscriber stuck abroad. We recommend ExpressVPN, as it's reliable and comes with a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee.

Watch US Open 2023: live stream in the UK

Can I watch the US Open for free?

Yes. Australians can enjoy the tennis for free on Channel 9 and the 9Now streaming service. You could go for the free trial option – go to the Stan Sport website to start your 7-day free trial. Use a VPN to access your local tennis coverage when travelling abroad.