While I consider Novak Djokovic’s 5 set 2012 Australian Open final victory over Rafael Nadal to be the greatest match ever played (to this point?), this should be an interesting documentary.
Category: Tennis Channel
Sinclair Broadcast Group Owning the Tennis Channel Raises Issues
In January 2016, the Sinclair Broadcast Group bought Tennis Channel for $350 million. Sinclair Broadcast Group is currently embroiled in a scandal in which anchors at its many television stations read strikingly similar statements lobbing salvos against more mainstream news sources in the US. Sinclair did not publicize its role in crafting or promoting these…
Tennis Bracket Challenge from the Tennis Channel
Like many of the top pros in tennis, I am battling both a cold and a wrist injury on the cusp of the 2016 Australian Open. Fortunately, I simply need to write about rather than play tennis. The Tennis Channel has a great opportunity for fans to have some fun with bracket contests for both…
The Tennis Channel: Roger Federer’s Funniest Moments
With Roger Federer vying for his 5th title of 2014 in his hometown, I thought I would share this video from The Tennis Channel. Tennis Now is quickly becoming becoming my favorite youtube feature.
Jimmy Connors’ Coaching Prospects
On Better Terms than I Would Guess they are Today The tandem of Maria Sharapova and Jimmy Connors did seem a bit unlikely from the outset. I am not sure what led to their hasty dissolution, but I am also not convinced that Connors cannot coach effectively on either the ATP or WTA tours. Also,…
Tennis and Television: Opportunities Abound
Who doesn’t want to deliver material like this to a wider audience? The NHL Lockout is a Potential Opportunity Tennis even with a slightly shorter season produces a lot of material TV networks can use. Tournaments run from January 1 through the first week in November. Just this week 5 tournaments plus the Hopman Cup…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 