How to watch the Alcaraz vs. Faria US Open match for free from anywhere

The US Open is underway, and tonight's marquee men's match will see defending champion Carlos Alcaraz face off against Jaime Faria. We've rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Alcaraz vs. Faria, including free and global streaming options.

Carlos Alcaraz is looking to keep his hot streak going in his first tournament back following a four-and-a-half-month injury break. Alcaraz breezed through the first round, beating Roman Safiullin in straight sets. Jaime Faria, who made waves last month when he eliminated Ben Shelton early in the Cincinnati Open, went to five sets in his first-round match against Jenson Brooksby.

*This is just an approximate start time. Early round matches often start later. Arthur Ashe Stadium, the venue for the match, will also host Aryna Sabalenka's evening match at around 7 p.m. ET.

How to watch Alcaraz vs. Faria for free

There are a few ways to catch the Alcaraz vs. Faria match for free. In Australia, select daily coverage is available for free on 9Now, which just requires account creation to use. In the US, live TV services like YouTube TV and Fubo have free trial offers for new customers.

How to watch Alcaraz vs. Faria from anywhere

If you're away from the location where your desired streaming service works, you can still access your favorite watch options (including the free ones) with the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are handy tech tools that help people temporarily alter their device's virtual location. They're popular among those looking to upgrade their cybersecurity or keep up with their usual websites and apps while traveling abroad.

Proton VPN is one of the best VPNs we've tested. It's user-friendly (even for beginners) and offers a substantial selection of global servers. Plus, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it's not helping you out.

How to watch Alcaraz vs. Faria in the US

ESPN is carrying US Open coverage in the US until 11 p.m. ET tonight, so you should be able to find the Alcaraz match on the network, even if it has a bit of a late start. ESPN Unlimited is the best streaming service for accessing every single match at the US Open. Subscriptions cost $32 a month or $320 a year. You can learn more in our guide to the ESPN streaming service.

If you'd prefer to watch through a platform that has a free trial and carries additional channels beyond just those from the ESPN family, then a live TV streaming service will be a better fit. YouTube TV and Fubo are two of our top recommendations right now.

YouTube TV carries ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC in both its main and sports plans. The main plan typically costs $83 a month, but a limited-time YouTube TV deal will knock the first five months down to just $68 a month for first-time customers. The sports plan is also running a special promo where new users can get their first six months down from $65 a month to just $45 a month. YouTube TV plans come with a free trial for new users, and ESPN Unlimited is now available on the platform as well.

Fubo is another popular live TV service with plenty of ESPN offerings. ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC are available in Fubo's Sports + News, Pro, and Elite packages. All of these plans also unlock access to ESPN Unlimited. Sports + News starts at $65 a month, but new users can get $10 off their first month of service. Pro and Elite also offer introductory month discounts, and all plans come with a free trial for first-time customers.

How to watch Alcaraz vs. Faria in the UK

In the UK, US Open coverage is available through Sky Sports. Fans can tune in with one of the many Sky TV deals and plans, or access the same content through Now. Now Sports offers more flexibility in streaming content, including a £15 single-day pass.

How to watch Alcaraz vs. Faria in Australia

Select US Open coverage is available for free through 9's Gem channel in Australia, which tends to show Australian players and top seeds. Alcaraz vs. Faria are the matches in today's line-up. Fans can live stream the action on 9Now by creating a free account if they don't already have one. Australians looking to live stream absolutely every match at the US Open will need a paid Stan Sport subscription. Stan Sport costs $30 a month when you combine the $10 a month base plan fee with the $20 a month Sport add-on.

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