Watch Sabalenka vs. Rakotomanga Rajaonah free on 9Now using a VPN

You can live-stream Arnya Sabalenka's first-round match against unseeded French youngster Rakotomanga Rajaonah in the 2026 Australian Open for free on Australian streamer 9Now. Sabalenka, described in the source as a 27-year-old Belarusian and the tournament's No. 1 seed, is a two-time Australian Open winner who reportedly won last year's French and US Opens and reached the Wimbledon final.

The article notes 9Now is geo-restricted to Australia but says viewers can unblock it with a VPN. It lists simple steps: subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN such as ExpressVPN, download the app to your device, connect to a server in Australia, then visit 9Now to watch the match.

It also cautions that top VPNs are not free but often offer free trials or money-back guarantees that can let you stream without spending. ExpressVPN is highlighted for having 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 source gives a one-year price of $59.88 (with three extra months free in a limited-time offer) and a one-month plan for $12.99 (with money-back guarantee). The article does not provide the match's date or start time.

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