Australian Open 2011: TV Schedule, Live Streaming and What to Watch For

The Australian Open is narrowing down the field of competitors.

For the tennis fans everywhere, this is good news.

So many of the top players on both the men and women’s side are still alive and playing well. The world is waiting to see if Kim Clijsters can go the distance, and on the men's side, they are hoping nothing derails a Federer-Nadal final.

Let’s get you a preview of what’s ahead and what to look for. 

TV Schedule

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Na Li of China plays a forehand in her quarterfinal match against Andrea Petkovic of Germany during day nine of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kol

Tue, Jan 25

3-7pm: Quarterfinals, ESPN2, Same-day
7pm-2am: Quarterfinals, ESPN2, Live
3:30-8am: Quarterfinals, ESPN2, Live

Wed, Jan 26

3-7pm: Same-day
7-9:30pm: TBA, Tennis Channel, Live
9:30pm-2am: Women’s Semis, ESPN2, Live
3:30-6am: Men’s Semi No. 1, ESPN2, Live

Thurs, Jan 27

3-6pm: Men’s Semi No. 1, ESPN2, Re-air
3:30-6am: Men’s Semi No. 2, ESPN2, Live

Fri, Jan 28

3-6pm: Men’s Semi No. 2, ESPN2, Re-air
11pm-1am: Women’s doubles final, Tennis Channel, Live
3-5:30am: Women’s Final, ESPN2, Live

Sat, Jan. 29

9-11am: Women’s Final, ESPN2, Re-air
10pm-MID: Women’s Final, ESPN2, Re-air
3-6:30am: Men’s Final, ESPN2, Live
5:30am-7:30am: Men’s Doubles Final, Tennis Channel, Live

Sun, Jan 30

10am-2pm: Men’s Final, ESPN2, Re-air
7-10pm: Men’s Final, ESPN2, Re-air
12:30am-2:30am: Mixed Doubles Final, Tennis Channel, Live

To watch all the action from your computer you can stream here : http://espn.go.com/espn3/index

Rafael Nadal (1) vs. David Ferrer (7)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts in his fourth round match against Marin Cilic of Croatia during day eight of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 24, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/

The Bottom Line: 

These two fellow countrymen will go toe-to-toe to see who advances to the semifinals.

Unless Rafa comes up lame or has an incredibly off day, he should handle Ferrer with ease. 

Agnieszka Radwanska (12) vs. Kim Clijsters (3)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland plays a backhand in her third round match against Simona Halep of Romania during day six of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 22, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo b

The Bottom Line:

Clijsters might be the third-ranked tennis player in the world, but she is playing like anything but that.

Many have her winning the Aussie Open, but she should look past this rising Polish competitor. Radwanska has played well to this point, so she won’t be an easy out for Clijsters. 

Caroline Wozniacki (1) vs. Li Na (9)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark plays a forehand during her quarterfinal match against Francesca Schiavone of Italy during day nine of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia

The Bottom Line:

Wozniacki must be as sick and tired of hearing about Kim Clijsters as anyone.

The overall No. 1 is picked by many to win the Australian Open, and she's playing well and looks confident. But she'll have to get past the rising star of Li Na. If Wozniacki continues playing this well she'll roll to the finals.

If she stumbles, Na will give her all she can handle. 

Novak Djokovic (3) vs. Roger Federer (2)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a backhand in his quarterfinal match against Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland during day nine of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia

The Bottom Line:

This should be the best match of the tournament leading up to the men’s finals.

Federer has been playing inspired tennis as of late, but Djokovic will give him the fight of his life. Years ago, this match wouldn’t be close, but Federer has gotten a bit older and Djokovic has taken a step forward.

This should be a great match to watch.