Tennis on TV
Tennis Month is here! We are psyched to see you back out on the courts sweating and having fun with friends. As your game heats up on the court, the pro game is heating up as well with the French Open starting on May 27 and the US Open Series later this summer. Now, watching your favorite pro players on TV is easier than ever.
Check out live French Open coverage on Tennis Channel later this month. Tennis Channel is available through most local cable operators and on both DIRECTV and the DISH Network satellite systems. If you don’t get Tennis Channel, call your cable or satellite provider to order it today.
The US Open Series kicks off in July with live coverage on TENNIS CHANNEL, ESPN2, NBC and CBS throughout the summer leading up to the US Open. Click here for a complete US Open Series TV schedule and watch Federer, Roddick, Sharapova, The Williams sisters and all the top players in the game grind it out over the summer in “The Greatest Road Trip in Sport…6 Weeks, 10 Tournaments, $30 Million on the Line.”
So after your done playing follow your favorite players on TV this summer. Check out the professional tour TV schedule on the USTA website.
A USTA national award-winning program, “Matchpoint America” is the nation’s only 30-minute “tennis news” television program. Now in its 10th year and available in 45 million homes, Matchpoint profiles the top pro athletes and their stories, collegiate and recreational news and other features. The pace is quick and lively, with opportunities for viewers to interact.
Go to www.tvmatchpoint.com to find air times on The Tennis Channel and Fox Sports South.
TENNIS CHANNEL MAY PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS
PROFESSIONAL TENNIS
Road to the French Open – The Claycourt Season Men’s Professional Tennis - ATP Masters Series: Comprised of the nine premier tournaments, these events showcase the game’s finest players competing in the world’s most exciting venues. Internazionali BNL D’Italia, Rome Hamburg - Masters Series
Women’s Professional Tennis - WTA Tour: Qatar German Open, Berlin International d’Italia, Rome
French Open Classic Matches These classics include final matches between 1983-1999 and feature some of the all-time great rivalries, including McEnroe vs. Lendl, Evert vs. Navratilova, and Agassi vs. Courier.
2007 French Open Tennis Channel will feature more than 100 hours from the most prestigious clay-court competition in the world. This includes live, daily coverage and a prime-time program each evening.
INSTRUCTIONAL
On Court with USPTA Produced especially for The Tennis Channel by the United States Professional Tennis Association, each episode features some of the best teaching professionals in the business. The series covers all aspects of the game from beginner to advanced tennis.
Etcheberry Tennis This instructional series featuring world class coach Pat Etcheberry provides tips on topics including Movement in Tennis and Training for Power and Endurance.
Nick’s Tips Nick Bollettieri is one of the most widely recognized tennis coaches in the world. His Florida Tennis Academy boasts an alumni roster that includes champions like Andre Agassi and Anna Kournikova.
ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING AND BEHIND THE SCENES
Center Court with Chris Myers: John McEnroe Emmy Award-winning sports journalist Chris Myers (SportsCenter, Up Close) hosts exclusive conversations with greats like Billie Jean King, Roger Federer, Venus Williams, and others.
Murphy’s Guide: Paris Murphy Jensen is a French Open champion, retired tennis star, and a very unique and lovable individual. Journey throughout the world with him as he explores the cities that host the biggest tournaments in tennis. Get tips on what to see, what to eat and drink, and where to shop.
ATP Tennis
The weekly, inside scoop on the exciting story of the men’s professional tennis tour. Tune into the ATP Tennis show each week to see all your favourite players, tournament highlights and feature stories.
WTA - Real Life Take a look at the lives behind the stars, with exclusive footage of the glitz and glamour that comes with the world’s leading professional sport for women. Maybe it’s shopping and prepping for an awards gala with Serena Williams or sitting in on a GQ photo shoot with Maria Sharapova!
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TENNIS CHANNEL PROGRAMMING, TENNISCHANNEL.COM
Here are some snippets from TENNIS CHANNEL
La Terre Battue - The beauty of clay
