On Monday (January 15), one of the world's biggest tennis events - the Australian Open - returns to the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. If you're stuck at work when it's all happening or don't have access to free-to-air TV for whatever reason, we have you covered! Here's how to watch the 2018 Australian Open from your desk or on your mobile phone for free.

The Australian Open 2018 (or as we seem to be calling it now AO18), begins on Monday, January 15 and will again be broadcast live on Channel 7 and 7's tennis app. We've put together a schedule of Australian Open matches, first draw schedule and information on how you can watch the Australian Open at work, so you don't have to miss a minute of the world's biggest Grand Slam.

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One of the world's biggest tennis events - the Australian Open - officially starts on January 16. Chances are, most of us will be stuck at work when it's all happening. Here's how you can watch the matches at your desk or on your mobile phone for free.