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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
JioStar bags exclusive US Open broadcast rights for 5 years
JioStar has acquired the exclusive broadcast and streaming rights for the US Open Tennis Championships in India for the next five years. The agreement was secured through the USTA's media rights agency, IMG. All matches from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar . This year's US Open will feature Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Świątek, Novak Djokovic, and Coco Gauff. Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will defend their men's and women's singles titles, respectively. The men's and women's singles main draws will span 15 competition days. The US Open Mixed Doubles Championship will feature 16 pairs competing for a US$ 1 million prize. The field includes top-ranked players and nine Grand Slam singles champions. Notable pairings are Alcaraz with Emma Raducanu, Sinner with Emma Navarro, Świątek with Casper Ruud, Djokovic with Olga Danilovic, and Venus Williams with Reilly Opelka. Ben Shelton will partner with Taylor Townsend, while defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori will also compete. JioStar plans to implement tech-driven features for its coverage, including multi-language commentary and behind-the-scenes access on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar. 'We are thrilled to add the US Open to our expanding portfolio of world-class sporting events. This association with the USTA deepens the range of premier global sports content available to fans on our platforms,' said Harry Griffith, head of International acquisitions and syndication, JioStar. 'With the US Open, JioStar is now the home of two of the four prestigious Grand Slams, offering year-round tennis coverage and reaffirming our commitment to delivering top-tier live action to every corner of the country.' 'We are delighted to partner with JioStar to bring the US Open to our fans across India,' said Kirsten Corio, chief commercial officer, USTA. 'JioStar's forward-thinking, digital-first approach and their vast scale make them the ideal partner to carry the tournament into a new era. We look forward to connecting with tennis fans on the platforms they use most, delivering a world-class viewing experience that is innovative and engaging. The addition of the US Open rights expands JioStar's sports portfolio, which includes ICC events, the TATA IPL, Premier League, Wimbledon, and Pro Kabaddi League. The US Open 2025 will run from August 18 to September 7.
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
JioStar Bags Exclusive Rights To Broadcast US Open In India For Five Years
Last Updated: The landmark partnership will see every match from the hard courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center broadcast on Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar. JioStar announced that it has acquired the exclusive broadcast and streaming rights for the US Open Tennis Championships for the next five years on Wednesday. Secured by the USTA's media rights agency, IMG, this landmark partnership will see every match from the hard courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center broadcast on Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar, delivering every ace, rally, and match point directly to millions of Indian screens. One of the most prestigious Grand Slams in global tennis, the US Open is a celebration of high-octane action, electrifying crowds, and iconic night matches. This year's edition promises edge-of-the-seat drama, rising stars, and battles between a growing generation of legends as the men's and women's singles Main Draw will be played across 15 competition days. Indian fans will be treated to breathtaking tennis action with Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Świątek, Novak Djokovic, and Coco Gauff taking the court, while Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka look to defend their men's and women's singles titles respectively. The tournament has also announced a reimagining of its US Open Mixed Doubles Championship, which this year will feature 16 star-studded pairs all vying for US$ 1 million in prize money for the winning team. The blockbuster field will include many of the men and women ranked in the Top 10, nine Grand Slam singles champions, and veritable legends of the game. Alcaraz will be pairing up with Emma Raducanu, Sinner with Emma Navarro, Świątek with Casper Ruud, Djokovic with fellow Serbian Olga Danilovic, and Venus Williams with Reilly Opelka. Additionally, Ben Shelton will pair with world doubles No. 1 Taylor Townsend, and the defending US Open Mixed Doubles Champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori will compete to defend their title. As part of its coverage, JioStar will continue to bring its host of tech-driven and fan-first innovations that will redefine how one of the largest-attended annual sporting events in the world is experienced. From multi-language commentary to exclusive behind-the-scenes access on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar, viewers will enjoy immersive storytelling and interactivity around the tournament like never before. Harry Griffith, Head of International Acquisitions and Syndication, JioStar, said, 'We are thrilled to add the US Open to our expanding portfolio of world-class sporting events. This association with the USTA deepens the range of premier global sports content available to fans on our platforms." 'With the US Open, JioStar is now the home of two of the four prestigious Grand Slams, offering year-round tennis coverage and reaffirming our commitment to delivering top-tier live action to every corner of the country," he said. Kirsten Corio, Chief Commercial Officer of USTA, said, 'We are delighted to partner with JioStar to bring the US Open to our fans across India." 'JioStar's forward-thinking, digital-first approach and their vast scale make them the ideal partner to carry the tournament into a new era. We look forward to connecting with tennis fans on the platforms they use most, delivering a world-class viewing experience that is innovative and engaging," he added. The addition further strengthens JioStar's reputation as India's premier sporting destination, holding rights to ICC events, India Men's and Women's Cricket teams, TATA IPL, TATA WPL, Premier League, Wimbledon, Pro Kabaddi League, and much more. With a calendar filled with premium sporting content, JioStar continues to lead the way in providing fans with seamless access to the most anticipated sporting moments from India and around the world. Experience all the action from the US Open 2025 from August 18 to September 7, as a grand spectacle of elite tennis unfolds for fans across the country like never before. News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : JioHotstar JioStar Star sports us open view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Times of Oman
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Venus Williams earns wild-card entry for mixed doubles event in US Open
New York: Venus Williams is set to compete at the US Open, which is scheduled to take place next month. She will enter the mixed doubles event with Reilly Opelka via a wild-card entry. The 45-year-old returned to the tennis tour last week, after spending 16 months away from the sport. The seven-time Grand Slam champion and her partner, Opelka, were among the 14 teams announced on Tuesday by the US Tennis Association for its mixed doubles event. A total of 16 pairs will compete for the top prize. Eight teams received a direct entry, while six teams got wild cards to the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship. The final two wild cards will be announced at a later date. The pairs who received a direct entry included those who had the highest combined current singles rankings. Last week, the four-time Olympic champion, who hadn't featured in a tournament since the Miami Open in March 2024, secured a victory in one match each in the singles and doubles events at the DC Open. The eight duos with direct entry consist of Emma Navarro (No. 11) and Jannik Sinner (No. 1); Paula Badosa (No. 10) and Jack Draper (No. 5); Iga Swiatek (No. 3) and Casper Ruud (No. 13); Elena Rybakina (No. 12) and Taylor Fritz (No. 4); Amanda Anisimova (No. 7) and Holger Rune (No. 9); Belinda Bencic (No. 20) and Alexander Zverev (No. 3); Jessica Pegula (No. 4) and Tommy Paul (No. 15); Mirra Andreeva (No. 5) and Daniil Medvedev (No. 14). Apart from the pair of Williams-Opelka, the wild-card entrants include Emma Raducanu (No. 33) and Carlos Alcaraz (No. 2); Madison Keys (No. 8) and Frances Tiafoe (No. 12); Olga Danilovic (No. 40) and Novak Djokovic (No. 6); Taylor Townsend (No. 75) and Ben Shelton (No. 7); and Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, US Open 2024 mixed doubles champions.
Forbes
29-07-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
U.S. Open Announces 14 Teams For $1 Million Mixed Doubles Championship
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe of Team United States speak to the ... More media after winning the 2023 United Cup at The Royal Botanic Gardens on January 09, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo byfor Tennis Australia) The USTA on Tuesday announced 14 of the 16 teams now confirmed to compete in the 2025 U.S. Open Mixed Doubles Championship. The 14 confirmed teams – eight receiving direct entry via combined singles ranking, and six receiving wild cards – feature some of today's biggest stars, legends of the game, current or former singles and doubles world No. 1s and Grand Slam singles, doubles and mixed doubles champions. The reimagined US Open Mixed Doubles Championship will be played on Tuesday, August 19, and Wednesday, August 20, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, with $1 million in prize money being awarded to the winning team. The 14 confirmed teams announced include: 2025 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship – Confirmed Teams DIRECT ENTRANTS Emma Navarro and Jannik Sinner Paula Badosa and Jack Draper Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz Amanda Anisimova and Holger Rune Belinda Bencic and Alexander Zverev Jessica Pegula and Tommy Paul Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev WILD CARDS Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe Olga Danilovic and Novak Djokovic Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz Taylor Townsend and Ben Shelton Venus Williams and Reilly Opelka Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori The full Mixed Doubles field will be 16 teams. Two remaining wild card teams will be announced at a later date. This week's ATP and WTA singles rankings were used to determine the eight teams receiving direct entry. Belinda Bencic entered with a protected ranking of No. 15.
The Age
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Tennis stars Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz play a guessing game ahead of their US Open match
Lifestyle Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz played a game to test their teamwork ahead of their US Open Mixed Doubles Championship match. Loading
