CCTV-5 and Yangshipin announced today (January 18, 2026) their live coverage plan for the Australian Open, featuring Zhang Zhizhen, Bai Zhuoxuan, Sabalenka, and Alcaraz, as detailed in the image below.

From the broadcast schedule above, we can see:

1. All the matches listed will be fully streamed for free on the Yangshipin app. Be sure to download the app to watch at no cost.
2. CCTV-5 will live broadcast the match between Paolini and Sasnovich at 8:30 AM today.
3. At 10:30 AM today, Zhang Zhizhen faces Cerundolo, with live coverage on Yangshipin. We hope Zhang Zhizhen wins and advances to the next round.
4. At 1:40 PM today, Bai Zhuoxuan goes up against Pavlyuchenkova, streamed live on Yangshipin. Bai Zhuoxuan is likely to lose and be eliminated in the first round.
5. At 4:00 PM today, Sabalenka will compete against Rakhimova,with live coverage on CCTV-5+. No doubt, Sabalenka is expected to win as she is one of the favorites to claim the Australian Open title.
6. At 5:10 PM today,Alcaraz will face Walton,with live streaming on Yangshipin. Alcaraz is sure to win, as he and Sinner are the top contenders for the championship.