This will be must watch television as the 2013 Australian Open sets off with its semifinal matches on Thursday morning and Wednesday evening. It all depends on where in the world you're watching from so check out the semifinals TV schedule so you won't miss the action.
First up on the schedule are Na Li (6) vs. Maria Sharapova (2)
Time: Approx. 9:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. EDT
There is a 16 hour difference between Australia and the United States' eastern coast. So for those watching from the Central part of the U.S., start time is 8:30 p.m. and for this in the west coast it's 6:30 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: ESPN 2
The matches will receive coverage until 2 a.m. ET.
Sloane Stephens (25) vs. Victoria Azarenka (1)
Wait, before we get into the time and TV schedule, announcers said Azarenka and Sharapova should be relieved that Serena Williams is no longer in the tournament. However, despite Williams' injury, Stephens held her ground and kept pace. Williams looked healthy towards the end of the match as she almost roared back and won.
This is probably the "must watch" match of the day.
Time: It's undetermined yet because they immediately follow Na and Sharapova.
Where to Watch: ESPN 2
As mentioned above, ESPN 2 will be carrying Australian Open coverage until around 2 a.m. ET.
David Ferrer (4) vs. Novak Djokovic (1)
Time: 3:30 a.m. ET/7:30 p.m. EDT
Where to Watch: ESPN 2
For those watch the Women's Semifinals, stick around as ESPN 2 will give way to NFL Live and E60 before televising the No. 1 player in Men's Singles, Djokovic, versus Ferrer.
Djokovic is going for his third consecutive Australian Open title.