Sat Jan 18 06:20:00 UTC 2025: ## American Tennis Star Tiafoe Overcomes On-Court Illness to Advance at Australian Open
**MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA** – American tennis player Frances Tiafoe battled through a bout of illness to secure a dramatic first-round victory at the Australian Open. Despite vomiting on court during his match against Arthur Rinderknech of France, Tiafoe rallied to win and advance to the second round.
Tiafoe, seeded 16th, will face Hungary’s Fabian Marozsan (No. 59) tonight at Kia Arena in Melbourne Park. The match is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET. This isn’t the first time a player has faced such a challenge; British player Jack Draper experienced a similar incident at last year’s US Open.
Speaking after his win, a recovered Tiafoe commented that while feeling unwell during the match was difficult, it’s a part of the game and players must be prepared for anything.
**How to Watch Tiafoe vs. Marozsan:**
The match will be streamed live on ESPN+. Select Australian Open coverage will also air on ESPN2 beginning at 9 p.m. ET. For viewers seeking budget-friendly options, ESPN+ offers live streaming of the tournament for a subscription fee. Other streaming options include Sling TV (includes ESPN channels) and Hulu + Live TV (includes ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and ESPN+). The article also provides details on various viewing packages and costs. The full Australian Open schedule, including day and night session times (starting at 7 p.m. ET and 3 a.m. ET respectively) is also detailed in the original article.
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