Tennis
WTA extends and expands Canadian rights deal
French-language Canadian pay-television network TVA Sports has agreed a rights deal covering all WTA women’s tennis tournaments.
Growth trend continues for WTA’s broadcast exposure
The Women’s Tennis Association has reported significant increases in broadcast coverage and viewership for its 2015 season as it looks forward to the start of its new deal with digital sports media company Perform.
TSN replaces Sportsnet as ATP partner in Canada
Canadian pay-television sports broadcaster TSN has agreed a multi-year deal for rights to the ATP World Tour men’s tennis series.
BBC loses live coverage of Australian Open
UK public-service broadcaster the BBC will no longer offer live coverage of tennis grand slam the Australian Open.
ATP Media to ramp up coverage plans
The ATP Media broadcast division of the ATP World Tour men’s tennis series will significantly increase live match production at Masters 1000 tournaments in 2016.
ITF extends streaming and data deal with Sportradar
The International Tennis Federation has extended its rights deal with sports and betting-related data company Sportradar.
VSTV picks up men’s tennis rights in Vietnam
Pay-television operator VSTV has acquired rights in Vietnam for the men’s ATP World Tour tennis series.
ATP closes lucrative new deals in China and India
The ATP World Tour earned hugely improved terms in new deals covering China and India this month.
Tennis Channel and USTA strengthen ties with new partnership
US pay-television broadcaster Tennis Channel has entered into a partnership with the United States Tennis Association designed to promote its premium digital-subscription service, Tennis Channel Plus.
Canal Plus confirms Davis Cup final coverage
French pay-television broadcaster Canal Plus has opted to broadcast the final of the Davis Cup national team tennis tournament this weekend.
Le Sports serves up ATP World Tour rights
Le Sports, which is operated by Chinese internet company LeTV, has acquired exclusive digital media rights in the country for the ATP World Tour men’s tennis series’ Masters 1,000 and 500 tournaments.
IQiyi makes sport play with prestige tennis and golf
Chinese video streaming platform iQiyi made an aggressive move into sport this month, acquiring digital rights in major deals with the PGA Tour and the Women’s Tennis Association.
MSM seals ATP World Tour rights
Sony-owned Indian broadcaster Multi Screen Media has acquired exclusive rights for the ATP World Tour, the top professional men’s tennis calendar.
Sina Sports serves up IPTL deal
The Sina Sports division of Chinese internet operator Sina has acquired exclusive rights in China to broadcast the International Premier Tennis League franchise-based competition.
TV5 aces IPTL rights in Philippines
Commercial broadcaster TV5 has acquired rights in the Philippines for the 2015 edition of the International Premier Tennis League exhibition tournament.
WTA serves up digital rights partner in China
Online video platform iQIYI has agreed a long-term deal to become the official digital rights partner of the Women’s Tennis Association in China.
Talks over WTA deal in France at an advanced stage
The Perform Group is in advanced talks over a deal for Women’s Tennis Association rights in France from 2017, TV Sports Markets understands.
BBC pays big to keep hold of key Wimbledon deal
The BBC paid a significant increase to retain rights to the Wimbledon tennis championships, one of its crown jewels, despite cuts elsewhere in its sports budget.