Sky Sports and Eurosport "are likely to be the primary bidders for TV rights to the year-long tennis circuit," and there are "also whispers" that Apple TV might look to "use tennis as a way into European markets." News that Amazon Prime will not be bidding in the next auction first emerged in the London Times on Tuesday afternoon, and was "met by many disappointed comments on social media." Among those surprised by the information were "staff working on the coverage, who were shocked to read about the imminent termination of the deal on Twitter" ( London TELEGRAPH, 10/18). A spokesperson for Amazon declined to comment but it is understood that a wide variety of business factors are behind the decision ( LONDON TIMES, 10/18). Tennis fans will be able to watch live coverage of the US Open tennis final on Channel 4 after the broadcaster secured a last-minute deal to share the broadcast with Amazon Prime Video.
households as of the second quarter, according to the Broadcasters’ Audience Research Board. Amazon had established itself as the “home of tennis” in the UK over the past four years through its comprehensive coverage of the sport. Amazon Prime increased subscribers by 22 in six months to reach 12.5 million U.K.
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Having lost the rights to show the US Open grand-slam tournament, Amazon chiefs have "not submitted a bid to televise the men’s and women’s professional circuits from the start of 2024." It is understood that Sky Sports is among the broadcasters in the running to acquire the rights for both tours, which are estimated to be worth in excess of £15M ($16.9M) a year. at the end of 2023 after deciding not to renew its exclusive rights package for the ATP and WTA tours. UK tennis fans will be able to watch live coverage of tonight’s US Open tennis final on Channel 4 after the broadcaster secured a last-minute deal to share the broadcast with Amazon Prime Video. US Open Tennis 2022 Tournament Quick Drying Sport Towel for Sweat Soft Hand Towel Gym Sports Face Towels (11.8135.4 Inch) 11. Channel 4 has partnered with Amazon Prime Video in a last-minute TV deal to show live coverage of the US Open tennis final featuring Emma Raducanu for free. Amazon Prime Video will stop broadcasting tennis in the U.K.
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