Does Tennis Channel not have live access to the Aussie Open?

bkpr · 01-14-2013, 07:10 PM

Why am I watching 'Best of 5', 'Signature Series', and other repeats instead of live Aussie Open 2013? Does anyone know why this might be? Did Tennis Channel not secure rights for live coverage of the AO? Am I missing something?

Confused :S

dParis · 01-14-2013, 07:52 PM

So sad. Not long ago they were "The Home of the Slams".

goran_ace · 01-14-2013, 08:14 PM

ESPN has coverage of the AO. On ESPN2 right now.

fundrazer · 01-14-2013, 08:23 PM

Tennis Channel has coverage from 7-9, then ESPN2 takes over.

bkpr · 01-15-2013, 04:46 AM

I see. That's good news! (I barely have any other channel on so I didn't even think to check

When I signed up for AT&T telly I' pretty sure the Tennis Channel brochure said they have access to all four slams plus most of the other tournaments. I probably should've checked for an asterisk!

Thanks for the heads up. I'll have my caffeine fix in the afternoon this week ;P

Fee · 01-17-2013, 09:27 PM

ESPN is the lead broadcaster for the AO, they share their rights with Tennis Channel, so ESPN gets to dictate the schedule. When ESPN goes off the air, TC will come on the air with replays, and they get a few hours of live coverage each day.

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bkpr Rookie Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 235	Does Tennis Channel not have live access to the Aussie Open? Why am I watching 'Best of 5', 'Signature Series', and other repeats instead of live Aussie Open 2013? Does anyone know why this might be? Did Tennis Channel not secure rights for live coverage of the AO? Am I missing something? Confused :S __________________ Level: 3.5 Racquet: Weighted Bio Max 200G (350g) + Sensation Control 16 @55lbs

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dParis Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,510	So sad. Not long ago they were "The Home of the Slams". __________________ FREE wi-fi cold BEER

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fundrazer Professional Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,389	Tennis Channel has coverage from 7-9, then ESPN2 takes over. __________________ Advanced Forehand Racquet Wizard Masterclass

01-15-2013, 04:46 AM	#5
bkpr Rookie Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 235	I see. That's good news! (I barely have any other channel on so I didn't even think to check When I signed up for AT&T telly I' pretty sure the Tennis Channel brochure said they have access to all four slams plus most of the other tournaments. I probably should've checked for an asterisk! Thanks for the heads up. I'll have my caffeine fix in the afternoon this week ;P __________________ Level: 3.5 Racquet: Weighted Bio Max 200G (350g) + Sensation Control 16 @55lbs

01-17-2013, 09:27 PM	#6
Fee Legend Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: In front of my computer, obviously Posts: 7,304	ESPN is the lead broadcaster for the AO, they share their rights with Tennis Channel, so ESPN gets to dictate the schedule. When ESPN goes off the air, TC will come on the air with replays, and they get a few hours of live coverage each day. __________________ Pros should stop wasting money on coaches and doctors and just read the experts on this forum.