The 2026 U.S. Open tennis tournament is underway, with particular attention on second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz’s return to competition. The Spanish player will compete against Safiullin in the opening round of the championship. Given Alcaraz’s extended absence from professional play, there is potential for an unexpected upset despite his favored status heading into the matchup.
Fans interested in watching the Safiullin versus Alcaraz contest can stream the match at no cost through 9Now, an Australian-based platform. However, 9Now restricts access to viewers within Australia. International audiences can circumvent this geographic limitation by using a virtual private network (VPN), which masks a user’s location and enables connection to Australian servers. This method permits worldwide viewers to access the free broadcast from their location of choice.
To watch the match for free using a VPN, viewers should select a streaming-compatible service, download the corresponding application for their device, connect to an Australian server, and then navigate to 9Now. While premium VPN services require payment, many offer money-back guarantees within 30 days, allowing users to watch the tournament risk-free. For those seeking long-term access to international streaming platforms, subscription plans are available at discounted rates for limited periods.
Originally reported by Mashable →
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