Berrettini meets de Minaur in 2026 Australian Open; match available free on 9Now

Matteo Berrettini and Australia’s Alex de Minaur face each other in the first round of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park, and the match can be live streamed for free on 9Now, Mashable says.

The article notes de Minaur is the No. 6 seed and a 26-year-old Australian, while 29-year-old Berrettini is unseeded but brings Grand Slam semi-final and Wimbledon final experience. It adds that if de Minaur gets past Berrettini he would then face challengers including defending champion Jannik Sinner.

9Now is geo-restricted to Australia, but Mashable explains it can be accessed from outside Australia by using a VPN to connect to an Australian server. The piece lists simple steps: subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (it names ExpressVPN), install the app on your device, connect to an Australian server, then visit 9Now to watch.

Mashable recommends ExpressVPN and cites features such as servers in 105 countries including Australia, apps for major devices, a strict no-logging policy, fast speeds, up to 10 simultaneous connections and a 30-day money-back guarantee. The article also mentions current sale pricing for annual and monthly plans. The story does not provide match times or results.

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