JioStar has acquired the exclusive broadcast and streaming rights for the US Open Tennis Championships for the next five years. The agreement, secured through the United States Tennis Association\u2019s (USTA) media rights agency IMG, will bring all matches from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to Indian audiences via Star Sports Network and JioHotstar.<\/p>\n
Sony Pictures Networks India previously held the media rights holder for the property. <\/p>\n
As one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, the US Open is a major event in the global tennis calendar. Under this deal, viewers in India will be able to watch the entire tournament, including the men\u2019s and women\u2019s singles main draws, which will take place over 15 days. <\/p>\n
Top players set to compete this year include Carlos Alcaraz, Iga \u015awi\u0105tek, Novak Djokovic, and Coco Gauff. Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka return as the defending champions in the men\u2019s and women\u2019s singles categories.<\/p>\n
The tournament will also feature a new format for the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship, with 16 teams competing for a prize of US$1 million. The draw includes several high-profile pairings: Alcaraz with Emma Raducanu, Sinner with Emma Navarro, \u015awi\u0105tek with Casper Ruud, Djokovic with Olga Danilovic, and Venus Williams with Reilly Opelka. Ben Shelton will play alongside doubles world No. 1 Taylor Townsend, while defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori are also set to participate. <\/p>\n
JioStar plans to enhance its coverage through features such as multi-language commentary and behind-the-scenes content. These will be available on both Star Sports and JioHotstar.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe 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,\u201d said Harry Griffith, Head of International Acquisitions & Syndication, JioStar. \u201cWith 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are delighted to partner with JioStar to bring the US Open to our fans across India,\u201d said Kirsten Corio, Chief Commercial Officer, USTA. \u201cJioStar\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
This deal adds to JioStar\u2019s growing list of sports properties, which include ICC events, matches featuring India\u2019s national cricket teams, the IPL, TATA WPL, Wimbledon, Premier League, and the Pro Kabaddi League.<\/p>\n
The 2025 US Open will take place from August 18 to September 7.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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