DirecTV has announced that the satcaster is teaming up with CBS, USA Network and USTA to broadcast the US Open Interactive service. DirecTV has launched DIRECTV’s US Open Interactive service and will be available from Aug. 25 to Aug. 29, which will also include USA Network’s national coverage during the tournament’s first five days, Aug. 25-29 and also extending the US Coverage from CBS from Aug. 30 through Sept. 1.
DIRECTV’s US Open Interactive for the year 2008 will broadcast more than 400 hours of US Open coverage, that also includes 160 additional matches on five extra court channels and also the network channel in high-definition. DirecTV provides own announcer commentary team that will include Chanda Rubin, seven-time Women’s Tennis Association Singles Champion, Mark Woodforde, a most successful doubles team partner in history with a record 61 titles, Jeff Tarango, Jack Edwards, Barry MacKay and Bill Patrick.
DIRECTV’s US Open Coverage is available on all six channels and can be viewed simultaneously on a separate US Open Mix Channel. Apart from schedules, real-time scoring and results can also be seen on the court channels, the Mix Channel, and on USA Network.
US Open Interactive coverage is available on DirecTV from 11:00 AM ET on each of the tournament’s first eight days. USA’s national broadcast of the Tournament will broadcast between 5 PM and 7 PM ET daily, DirecTV shows any match that it presents to its conclusion. CBS expanded coverage on DirecTV will run from Saturday, Aug. 30 through Monday, Sept. 1, 11 AM to 6 PM ET.
“DIRECTV is excited to join USA Network, CBS and USTA in celebrating the 40th year of the US Open era by enabling DIRECTV US Open Interactive viewers to more fully experience the raucous atmosphere and competitive intensity that surrounds this tournament,” said Eric Shanks, executive vice president, DIRECTV Entertainment. “Along with HD, interactive technology acts like another layer of electronic Stickum that keeps sports fans in their seats and their hands wrapped around the remote – using a Western forehand grip if they’re a tennis fan.”
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