How to watch free Alcaraz vs. Djokovic live stream: Olympic tennis final

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It's the tennis match fans around the world were dreaming of as the two biggest names in modern men's tennis battle for gold at the Paris Olympics and the famous Roland Garros venue. Alcaraz goes in as the heavy favorite having already won the French Open this season and also beaten the Serbian recently in the Wimbledon final. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch a free Alcaraz vs. Djokovic live stream from anywhere.

Just be aware that the start time is a little hard to pin down, as the men's singles gold medal match is set to be the second game on-court today after the women's doubles bronze medal match. Estimates put it starting around 2 p.m. local time in Paris (8 a.m. ET / 1 p.m. BST / 8 p.m. AWST). To be on the safe side, we'd tune in earlier, just in case the ladies wrap things up sooner. The women's doubles gold medal match follows the men's singles, and you can watch all three of these medal matches via the viewing options below. 

The Olympic tennis coverage is being streamed for free if you know where to look. If you want a piece of the action gratis, we can help you bypass geo-blocks that would usually stop overseas viewers from accessing the free Olympics tennis live streams. A VPN (virtual private network) changes the digital location of your viewing device (phone, laptop, Fire TV Stick, etc) to a country of your choosing, unlocking the international options from the box below, along with a range of other international streaming options.

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How to watch a free Alcaraz vs. Djokovic live stream from anywhere 

If you're not currently in one of the countries mentioned above and are struggling to find a decent option locally, you can use a VPN to temporarily change your viewing device's location to act as if you were located elsewhere. VPNs are an essential tool for any sports fan nowadays, as shown in our vast collection of streaming guides. They're not just great for streaming, as they protect your digital privacy online on all your devices at home and, more importantly, on vulnerable public WiFi.

If you fancy taking one for a spin, I recommend ExpressVPN. It's an efficient, user-friendly option that I've been using for years and has a 30-day money-back guarantee policy. You can find full details in our ExpressVPN review. 

How to watch Olympic tennis final with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
• Install it on the device you're using to watch the tennis.
• Turn it on and set it to an Australian location.
• Go to 9Now.
• Create a free account.
• Watch Alcaraz vs. Djokovic live stream for free online.

How to watch Alcaraz vs. Djokovic in the USA

The cheapest option to watch Olympic tennis locally in the USA is Peacock. The streaming service covers the entire Olympics, and you can enjoy it all for just $7.99. This is for a rolling one-month plan you're under no obligation to keep once the Olympics end on August 11. With a strong selection of on-demand content to watch, you might keep it for a while longer.

We'd only stump up for the ad-free $13.99 tier if you're going to dive into the on-demand content, as ads still show on live sports coverage. So you're not missing out on any additional coverage or panelist discussion if you get the cheapest option - we've tested both to make sure. 

Where to watch Alcaraz vs. Djokovic in Australia

Vast amounts of Olympic coverage will be available to live stream on 9Now in Australia, a free option you can access after creating a free account. If you want to binge on some top-level action, all of the gold medal tennis matches will be included in this coverage. Viewers outside of Australia can watch using a VPN. 

Where to watch Alcaraz vs. Djokovic in the UK

For the most comprehensive tennis coverage, you'll need to head over to Eurosport, which is only £3.99 a month during the Olympics. If you want free coverage, 9Now in Australia (see above) is your best bet, as we see plenty of events on their schedule.

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