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[SIZE=+2]San Jose to be broadcast online[/SIZE] The SAP Open, the Bay Area’s premier men’s professional tennis tournament has teamed with B2 Networks to offer live streaming of all SAP Open matches originating from HP Pavilion. This marks the first webcast for the prestigious ATP circuit stop in San Jose that runs from February 12-18.
The SAP Open will feature American superstars Andy Roddick, James Blake and Mardy Fish, plus defending champion Brit Andy Murray, two-time Grand Slam winner Russian Marat Safin, Germany’s Nicolas Kiefer and Korean #1 Hyung-Taik Lee. Other countries currently represented in the player field include Thailand, Spain, Denmark, Canada, Croatia and Chinese Taipei.
Fans interested in watching matches online will simply hit www.sapopentennis.com and click on the words WATCH LIVE beginning on Monday, February 12. Beginning with the first serve on Monday at 9:30 a.m. PST, fans from all over the world with internet access will be able to enjoy watching matches through to the conclusion of tournament week on Sunday, February 18.
“We’re please to consistently host world-class players in San Jose, but now we can proudly say we’re bringing our tournament to the world,” said Bill Rapp, SAP Open Tournament Director. “We feel this is a great service to tennis fans in the United States and fans on every continent. Tennis truly is an international sport and we’re partnering with B2 Networks to make our matches accessible to millions around the globe.”
"B2 Networks is excited and proud to be have this opportunity to broadcast the SAP Open to tennis fans around the world." said Bruce LeVine, B2 Networks Senior Vice President of Sports. "Anytime you have players such as Roddick, Blake, Safin, Murray and Fish in the draw, the event promises to be exciting! We hope fans will enjoy the chance to witness some world-class tennis if they can’t travel to the HP Pavilion in San Jose.”
Daily coverage begins at 9:30 a.m. PST Monday-Thursday and continues at later times on Friday (11 a.m. PST), Saturday (1:00 p.m.) and Sunday (3:00 p.m.). Any one-session “daily pass” is US$9.99 and a weeklong pass for the entire tournament is just US$29.99.
The SAP Open will feature American superstars Andy Roddick, James Blake and Mardy Fish, plus defending champion Brit Andy Murray, two-time Grand Slam winner Russian Marat Safin, Germany’s Nicolas Kiefer and Korean #1 Hyung-Taik Lee. Other countries currently represented in the player field include Thailand, Spain, Denmark, Canada, Croatia and Chinese Taipei.
Fans interested in watching matches online will simply hit www.sapopentennis.com and click on the words WATCH LIVE beginning on Monday, February 12. Beginning with the first serve on Monday at 9:30 a.m. PST, fans from all over the world with internet access will be able to enjoy watching matches through to the conclusion of tournament week on Sunday, February 18.
“We’re please to consistently host world-class players in San Jose, but now we can proudly say we’re bringing our tournament to the world,” said Bill Rapp, SAP Open Tournament Director. “We feel this is a great service to tennis fans in the United States and fans on every continent. Tennis truly is an international sport and we’re partnering with B2 Networks to make our matches accessible to millions around the globe.”
"B2 Networks is excited and proud to be have this opportunity to broadcast the SAP Open to tennis fans around the world." said Bruce LeVine, B2 Networks Senior Vice President of Sports. "Anytime you have players such as Roddick, Blake, Safin, Murray and Fish in the draw, the event promises to be exciting! We hope fans will enjoy the chance to witness some world-class tennis if they can’t travel to the HP Pavilion in San Jose.”
Daily coverage begins at 9:30 a.m. PST Monday-Thursday and continues at later times on Friday (11 a.m. PST), Saturday (1:00 p.m.) and Sunday (3:00 p.m.). Any one-session “daily pass” is US$9.99 and a weeklong pass for the entire tournament is just US$29.99.
