ATP w TV

[Nowitzki]

Auckland od ćwierćfinałów i Adelajda od półfinałów w Polsatach.

[Art]

Wygląda na to, że wasz Sasza został potraktowany przez Netflixa dużą dawką wybielacza.

The problem with Netflix’s Break Point

Alexander Zverev’s comeback from injury is featured in the second season of the tennis documentary, despite the world No 7 facing fresh allegations of physical abuse from a former girlfriend and an ongoing court case in Germany

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/ten ... 73157.html

[Damian]

[Nowitzki]

Wygląda na to, że wasz Sasza został potraktowany przez Netflixa dużą dawką wybielacza.

The problem with Netflix’s Break Point

Alexander Zverev’s comeback from injury is featured in the second season of the tennis documentary, despite the world No 7 facing fresh allegations of physical abuse from a former girlfriend and an ongoing court case in Germany

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/ten ... 73157.html

[Damian]

The best of Nick Kyrgios in Netflix Break Point Season 2

Spoiler:

Learn what the Australian said about his injury struggles, Rune and more
January 14, 2024
Costeen Hatzi and Nick Kyrgios pose at the launch of Break Point Season 1 in 2023.
Andrew Eichenholz/ATP Tour
Costeen Hatzi and Nick Kyrgios pose at the launch of Break Point Season 1 in 2023. By ATP Staff

Nick Kyrgios enjoyed the most special year of his career in 2022, when he won the Australian Open men’s doubles title with close friend Thanasi Kokkinakis and reached the Wimbledon singles final. It was all documented on Netflix’s Break Point.

“2022 was phenomenal,” Kyrgios said. “To think at the start of that year I was almost contemplating not playing anymore and then had the best year of my career was insane.”

In 2023, break point was against the Australian, who only played one match while struggling with injuries. Even so, Kyrgios participated in the Netflix docuseries for Season 2, contributing as an expert analyst.

ATPTour.com looks at his highlights from the season.

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Kyrgios determined to win a singles Slam
In the first episode of the season, Netflix followed Kyrgios as he walked on court to face Novak Djokovic in an exhibition at Melbourne Park. The Australian joked that the pressure was a bit different compared to their walkout for the Wimbledon final.

One thing that is not a joke for Kyrgios is pushing to lift a singles trophy at a major.

“If I do win a Grand Slam, I’ll have more chance to be at peace,” Kyrgios revealed.

Nick honest about injury struggles
After reliving Kyrgios’ memorable 2022 campaign, Netflix brings fans inside a moment from the opposite side of the emotional spectrum — his withdrawal from the 2023 Australian Open due to injury.

“This feels pretty sh** to be honest,” Kyrgios said. “It’s gut-wrenching because I put hours, hours and hours and hours of work in. But when everything’s progressing pretty well, there’s always a problem.”

Kyrgios returned briefly during the grass-court season, losing his one match against Wu Yibing.

He feels more embraced
During an interview for Break Point, Kyrgios explained that he feels the public perception of him changed during 2022.

“Last year, I played in the Wimbledon final for the first time. After that match I think is when I felt the narrative change,” Kyrgios said.

“I think I’m more embraced by the crowds everywhere I go. I just wish that you guys were filming some of the stuff that was happening after Wimbledon, because the partying was insane.”

Follow The Cast Of ATP Tour | Break Point

Nick dishes on Holger
Kyrgios is plenty familiar with operating under the spotlight at a young age. As a teen, he defeated Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon.

The Australian shared his thoughts on fellow Netflix player Holger Rune, 20, one of the brightest young stars in the sport..

“Holger’s gamestyle is super explosive. He’s got weapons everywhere. He’s got a bit of everything,” Kyrgios said. “He’s going to be super important for this sport moving forward, I think.”

He added: “Holger, he’s a hell of a player. He’s Top 10. But with that comes a lot of pressure as well, because every time you take the court now people are going to expect results.”

Kyrgios reflects on off-court influence
From early in his career, Kyrgios has been committed to giving back, including through his NK Foundation. When in one scene someone pointed out he had just raised substantial funds for charity, Kyrgios took a moment to reflect.

“Never thought I’d have the power to do that,” he said.

Kyrgios is a boy from Canberra who as one of the sport’s biggest stars is able to help others.

Kyrgios said: “I look back on where I started and it’s insane to me, because I literally wasn’t anything special."

https://www.atptour.com/en/news/netflix ... of-kyrgios

[Nowitzki]

[Nowitzki]

[Damian]

W tym tygodniu:
Montpellier - od ćwierćfinałów w
Davis Cup (Polska - Uzbekistan) od piątku do soboty w

[Damian]

Sky Sports to launch first ever dedicated tennis channel in the UK & Ireland

Spoiler:

Sky Sports to begin coverage with Rotterdam in February
January 30, 2024
Sky Sports confirms a new home for tennis in the UK & Ireland, with Sky Sports Tennis set to launch on Sky and NOW from 11 February 2024.
Sky Sports confirms a new home for tennis in the UK & Ireland, with Sky Sports Tennis set to launch on Sky and NOW from 11 February 2024.
By Press Release
Sky Sports confirms a new home for tennis in the UK & Ireland Tuesday, with Sky Sports Tennis set to launch on Sky and NOW from 11 February 2024, making tennis content available all day, every day for fans.

Sky Sports will broadcast more live tennis than anywhere else, bringing over 4,000 matches from more than 80 tournaments a year on the ATP & WTA Tours, as well as full coverage of the US Open, all exclusively live.

The introduction of the channel comes following the acquisition of the US Open, ATP and WTA Tour rights last year, and will add to the unrivalled line-up of dedicated sports channels offered by Sky, meaning more value for customers.

Sky Sports Tennis will be available to Sky Sports customers with Complete, Action and Arena packages from 11 February, and viewers will be able to access multiple live court streams at the same time via the mobile app, the Sky TV app or red button and on NOW Bonus Streams, giving access to more live matches.

The action commences on the ATP Tour from Rotterdam, followed by an all-star line-up of Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev on court in Doha from the 19 February.

Sky Sports Managing Director, Jonathan Licht, said: "It's an exciting moment for Sky Sports as we launch a new home for tennis fans, and Sky Sports Tennis will give millions of homes easy access to watch the best players in the world all year round. We’re proud to be the undisputed home of live sport for fans in the UK and Ireland, and this new channel will add value for our customers, enabling them to enjoy even more of the sports they love.”

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Sky Sports Tennis coverage of the biggest events on the calendar will be expertly analysed by former top British players Tim Henman and Laura Robson, presented by Gigi Salmon with Jonathan Overend on commentary.

As well as being a destination for live coverage, Sky Sports Tennis will be host to a range of additional programming including big name interviews, behind-the-scenes access, and expert insights on some of the biggest matches and moments of the year.

On Sky Sports the channel will be on 408 from the 11 February when the channel becomes live, before moving exclusively to 407 on the 13 February where it will remain. Viewers can also quickly find the channel by using the Voice Control function on the Sky Glass, Stream, or Q remote, using the search terms “New balls please;’ “It was on the line;” “Sky Tennis;” “Sky Sports Tennis” or “Tennis channel”.

Non-Sky subscribers can stream live matches with a NOW Sports Day and Month Membership, via Sky Sports Tennis, Sky Sports Arena, and Sky Sports Mix channels. Select catch-up content will be available on demand.

The Sky Sports Tennis channel will also be available on Virgin Media and EE TV, and the multiple live court streams will be available to Virgin Media customers via the Sky Sports mobile app and red button and on EE TV as NOW Bonus Streams.

For further access, news and results, fans will also be able to follow the sport and their favourite players via Sky Sports News, the Sky Sports app, on SkySports.com and via Sky Sports social channels.

Coverage will be sponsored by Lexus, the new “Presenting Partner” of Sky Sports Tennis.

https://www.atptour.com/en/news/sky-spo ... ruary-2024

[Barty]

Jeżeli dobrze patrzę, to w tym tygodniu na ogólnodostępnych kanałach Polsatu tylko ćwierćfinały z Marsylii i Dallas, a finałowych faz brak.

[Damian]

Spore zmiany na rynku praw telewizyjnych w Europie.

Największym przegranym jest Eurosport, gdzie stracił prawa w turniejach ATP 1000, 500 i 250 w 9 krajach ( ) i właściwie dostępny jest już tylko we własnym domu (/).
/ Eurosport -> Digisport
Eurosport -> Network 4
/ Eurosport/BeTV -> BeTV
Eurosport -> TV2 Norway
Eurosport -> RCS & RDS (Digisport)
/ Eurosport -> TV4 AB

Poza tym Sky przejęło prawa w Wielkiej Brytanii oraz Irlandii (wcześniej Amazon) oraz przedłużyło prawa we Włoszech, Niemczech, Austrii i Szwajcarii aż do 2028 roku.

Na innych kontynentach jedynie kosmetyczne zmiany, W Chinach część turniejów będzie transmitował ESPN International China zamiast Migu (trochę szkoda, bo Migu jest darmową platformą). W Nowej Zelandii Sky NZ utraciło prawa na rzecz Tennis TV.

[Barty]

Jeżeli dobrze patrzę, to w tym tygodniu na ogólnodostępnych kanałach Polsatu tylko ćwierćfinały z Marsylii i Dallas, a finałowych faz brak.

Korekta programu. Dzisiaj oba półfinały z Marsylii oraz ciekawszy półfinał z Dallas w PSN. Jutro na tym samym kanale wszystkie trzy finały!

[DUN I LOVE]

Korekta programu. Dzisiaj oba półfinały z Marsylii oraz ciekawszy półfinał z Dallas w PSN. Jutro na tym samym kanale wszystkie trzy finały!

Era uśmiechniętego tenisa.

[Barty]

Rio od dzisiaj codziennie do końca, Doha od czwartkowych ćwierćfinałów, a Los Cabos od piątkowych półfinałów w Polsatach.

[Barty]

Acapulco i Dubaj codziennie od jutra do sobotnich finałów.

[no-handed backhand]

[Barty]

Od środy Indian Wells w Polsatach, ale nie wiem, czemu codziennie pokazuje, że jedynie od godziny 23, czyli 14 lokalnego czasu.

[DUN I LOVE]

Netflix rezygnuje z Break Pointów po 2 sezonach.

[Nando]

Netflix rezygnuje z Break Pointów po 2 sezonach.

[Damian]

ATP, WTA Tours debut on China's streaming platform Youku

Spoiler:

Viewers can watch Masters 1000s, Nitto ATP Finals and WTA Finals among others
March 15, 2024
Youku launches streaming ahead of the BNP Paribas Open semi-finals, where Jannik Sinner faces Carlos Alcaraz.Peter Staples/ATP Tour
Youku launches streaming ahead of the BNP Paribas Open semi-finals, where Jannik Sinner faces Carlos Alcaraz.
By ATP Staff
Chinese tennis fans can now watch the ATP and WTA Tours on Youku, one of the country's leading video streaming platforms.

The launch coincides with the final rounds of the 2024 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, allowing Chinese fans to watch the men’s and women's semi-finals and championship matches.

Youku has secured three-year agreements with both WTA Ventures, the commercial arm of the WTA, and ATP Media, the broadcast arm of the ATP Tour, which will see over 80 tournaments a year made available to enjoy on its platforms between 2024 and 2026.

In addition to the BNP Paribas Open from Indian Wells, Youku viewers will be able to watch action from combined WTA 1000 and ATP Masters 1000 events taking place in Miami, Madrid, Rome and Cincinnati, and both the Nitto ATP Finals and WTA Finals. Chinese tennis fans will also be able to access the remainder of the WTA 1000 and ATP Masters 1000 events as well as the WTA and ATP 500 and 250 level tournaments across both Tours (excluding WTA tournaments held in China).

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The agreement between WTA Ventures and Youku means that coverage of the Hologic WTA Tour is now available to audiences in China for the first time since 2022. Through its agreement with ATP Media, Youku becomes Exclusive Digital Broadcast Partner of the ATP Tour in China.

Marina Storti, CEO of WTA Ventures, said: “We’re excited that the agreements with Youku mean that tennis fans in China will see action from the WTA and ATP Tours in one place for the next three seasons. For the WTA, this partnership ensures that coverage of the Hologic WTA Tour is once again available to Chinese audiences as part of our plans to grow women’s tennis as a global sport. As one of China’s biggest streaming platforms, Youku brings significant reach in this important market and its customers can now look forward to some spectacular tennis.”

Mark Webster, CEO of ATP Media, said “The Chinese market is one of major importance not just for the ATP Tour, but for the growth of tennis as a whole. We are delighted to be able to partner with Youku to grow our audience and the sport in China via such an important streaming platform and look forward to working with a partner who shares many of our same values in striving for innovation and excellence.”

Youku will showcase its platform at various WTA and ATP Tour events throughout the year. Along with that, Youku will feature original content including live programs, interviews with top players, and fan-made live programs. All of this will provide users with a complete and comprehensive experience of the tennis world.

https://www.atptour.com/en/news/youku-s ... china-2024