Last week Tennis Week reported that beginning in 2009 ESPN will broadcast coverage of the US Open. The Tennis Channel will share coverage of the late summer Grand Slam event with the mega-giant sports cable station.
Apparently, there is no love lost between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. The world’s No. 1 has criticized the young Serbian star on a couple of occasions, and now Federer has admonished Djokovic’s family as well.
I like Rafael Nadal. I really do. But on this one very rare instance, I have to side with the ATP over the young Spaniard.
The internet has revolutionized the way tennis fans can view the game. Live streaming, videos, expanded photo galleries, and podcasts are just a few of the ways that allow fans to get closer to the action.
Millions of dollars have been spent to grow tennis. An ex-Disney executive hired by the ATP, marketing experts consulted, and player meetings called.
But what important element is missing from the equation?
The answer: the fans.
So much has been written on tennis’s popularity — or lack thereof — in the States that it all seems a bit redundant at this point.
Thinking of attending an ATP tennis tournament? TennisGrandstand begins a new series that reviews pro tournaments from a fan’s perspective.
Lynn Mennillo discusses ATP Livestream for the Pacific Life Open tournament. It all comes down to where you live.
When tournaments are televised, fans must surf the net or cable guides in order to find out which station is actually showing matches.
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