Global & Fox Sports Australia Renewal Deal for Tennis Coverage

SYDNEY: Fox Sports Australia is to again make use of Global Television’s outside broadcasting and studio facilities for its coverage of the Australian Open tennis tournament.

Global Television’s technicians will deliver up to 258 hours of live HD coverage of the event to Fox Sports over the tournament’s 22-day run. The three-year deal kicks off with the 2012 tournament at Melbourne Park.

Steve Barnes, Fox Sports Australia’s outside broadcast manager, said: “The Australian Open is one of the leading events on our summer calendar. We have extended our relationship with Global Television for the Australian Open because Global has the latest technical resources and their high-caliber team thoroughly understands our requirements.”

Andy Armstrong, Global Television’s sales director, added: “Global Television takes pride in delivering exceptional live outside broadcasts. Having Fox Sports renew our partnership for the Australian Open is testament to the results we have achieved over the past four years. We look forward to working with the Fox Sports team towards another three years of outstanding Australian Open coverage.”