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How to watch Rune vs. Nishioka in the Australian Open online for free

You can access free live streams from the first round of the Australian Open without spending anything.
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TL;DR: Live stream Rune vs. Nishioka in the Australian Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


The first round of the Australian Open has produced some really interesting matchups, including Holger Rune vs. Yoshihito Nishioka. Sure, Rune is the favourite going into this game, but Nishioka is a very solid player. You never know.

If you want to watch Rune vs. Nishioka in the Australian Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Rune vs. Nishioka?

Holger Rune and Yoshihito Nishioka will meet at around 2 p.m. AEDT on Jan. 16.

How to watch Rune vs. Nishioka for free

Every match from the Australian Open is available to stream for free on 9Now, including Rune vs. Nishioka.

9Now is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can gain access to this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can connect to 9Now from anywhere in the world.

Access 9Now from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Australia

  4. Visit 9Now

  5. Steam Rune vs. Nishioka for free

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but top VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to 9Now without actually spending anything. This is clearly not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the 2024 Australian Open before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for 9Now?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing 9Now to stream sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 94 countries including Australia

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to five simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Stream Rune vs. Nishioka for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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Joseph Green
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Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.

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