Wimbledon will keep cameras backstage despite backlash from players
The tournament will review any behind-the-scenes footage before it is transmitted to the broadcast, however.
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Australian Open men’s final sets nine-year viewership high on ESPN
Carlos Alcaraz's four-set win over Novak Djokovic averaged 730,000 viewers on ESPN.
Novak Djokovic calls out ‘disrespectful’ question from reporter at Australian Open
"I find it a little bit disrespectful that you kind of miss out on what happened in between... I don't feel like I'm chasing."
Coco Gauff takes issue with post-match outburst being broadcast
"I tried to go somewhere where I thought there wasn’t a camera because I don’t necessarily like breaking rackets."
Amanda Anisimova shuts down question about competing in Australian Open ‘under the American flag’
“I don’t think that’s relevant."
ESPN moves Australian Open to ‘Unlimited’ tier, causing angst among tennis fans
All matches had previously been available on the significantly more affordable ESPN+.
Malika Andrews and Katie George to host ESPN’s Australian Open coverage
Andrews will handle hosting duties for the second week and championship weekend.
Kyrgios-Sabalenka ‘Battle of the Sexes’ reportedly marred by technical issues
Viewers watching Tennis Channel and BBC were met with glitching and freezing.
Aryna Sabalenka, Nick Kyrgios reprise ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis match
The match will be held on December 28 in Dubai.
ATP, WTA tours approaching commercial merger agreement
“They are on the doorstep of signing and they will become one commercial entity.”
Alcaraz and Sinner battle for supremacy set to continue in 2025
The beginning of the 2020s’ was earmarked by many as a transitional point in the world of men’s...
Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner deliver huge US Open audience for ESPN
Viewers are becoming familiar with the rivalry in a way that bodes well for tennis viewership.
Crowd heard reacting to Trump’s US Open attendance on ESPN/ABC broadcast
Against the USTA's wishes, ESPN aired the crowd's reaction to President Trump uncensored.
ESPN says it won’t alter US Open coverage despite Trump censorship request
ESPN plans to broadcast the final "how it normally would."
U.S. Open tells broadcasters to censor reactions to Donald Trump’s appearance
"We ask all broadcasters to refrain from showcasing any disruptions or reactions in response to the President’s attendance in any capacity."
Cliff Drysdale retires from ESPN after 46 years
Drysdale ended his career on his own terms with a classy tribute at the US Open.
Jelena Ostapenko apologizes for ‘no education’ comment towards Taylor Townsend
"English is not my native language so when I said education I was speaking only about what I believe as tennis etiquette..."
Andre Agassi won’t return to broadcasting just to create ‘little insightful clips’
"It’s not how I process, it’s not how I see the game and it’s not a format that allows for much serious conversation around what’s actually going on.”
Taylor Townsend addresses heated US Open match: ‘She said I have no class’
American tennis star Taylor Townsend beat Latvian Jelena Ostapenko at the US Open and revealed controversial comments during the match.
US Open photographer grabs incredible one-in-a-million shot
Yonex couldn't have asked for a better advertisement if it tried.
Venus Williams’ emotional US Open press conference abruptly ends over moderator’s ‘executive decision’
"It was nice to be free."
Ousted U.S. Open photographer likens punishment for stepping onto court to ‘lynching’
“This incident has already turned into a lynching, and although I’m innocent, I’ve suffered greatly."
Former Tennis Channel CEO sues Sinclair, reveals buyers offered more than $1B for network
Tennis Channel could be ripe for a transaction amid reported restructuring at Sinclair, with this lawsuit revealing the potential value of the network.
Daniil Medvedev’s US Open defeat delayed after a photographer enters court
The photographer has reportedly had his credential revoked.
Tennis leans into entertainment with US Open mixed doubles
“I can't say that I ever thought I'd be calling mixed doubles for seven straight hours on ESPN, which I did yesterday.”
ESPN experimenting with end-of-set interviews during US Open mixed doubles
ESPN and the United States Tennis Association agreed to an extension to keep the US Open broadcast there...
Where could Tennis Channel land in a potential spinoff?
Sinclair reportedly eyeing spinoff, putting Tennis Channel in flux
The company "is launching a strategic review of its broadcast business."
Tennis Channel, ITF announce extension to cover Billie Jean King Cup, Davis Cup
"The deal now runs through 2027 for the Billie Jean King Cup and 2028 for the Davis Cup."
Wimbledon viewership surges on ESPN, scores best audience since 2019
Wimbledon telecasts averaged 721,000 viewers across ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC.
Nick Kyrgios seems to take shot at Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner in cryptic post
Kyrgios and Sinner have some personal history despite only playing each other once.
Fake ESPN ’30 for 30′ trailer about blowhard billionaire Bill Ackman’s pro tennis debut goes viral
"They lost in straight sets, but Bill Ackman changed the game."
