Sony Sports Network to live broadcast Australian Open 2024 in English and Hindi

Sony Sports Network has announced its continued association with the Australian Open, bringing the live telecast of the 2024 edition across India.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from Sunday, January 14, 2024, to Sunday, January 28, 2024.

Sony Sports Network will bring all the live action from the tournament in English and Hindi, while Tamil and Telugu language feeds will be added from the Quarterfinals stage onwards.

Leading up to the tournament, Sony Sports Network launched it’s '#SlamOfTheGreats' campaign, capturing all the thrills, competitive spirit, and excitement that the Australian Open has always offered. The campaign pays tribute to some of the greatest tennis moments in the history of the game, and also features Sania Mirza announcing her arrival to world tennis with her first Grand Slam win in 2009.

Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer - Distribution and International Business and Head - Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India, said, “It's that time of the year when the best tennis stars gather in Melbourne to compete for the ultimate glory in the year's first Grand Slam. The Australian Open has consistently been the most watched Grand Slam in India for the last few years.  Our commitment extends beyond on-field action, featuring off-field initiatives like expert insights and opinions from two-time Australian Open winner Sania Mirza and Former India No 1, Somdev Devvarman on our live studio show, Extraaa Serve.”

Mirza, Two-times Australian Open winner and Brand Ambassador for Tennis on Sony Sports Network, said, "The Australian Open tournament holds a special place in my heart as I made my Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open in 2005. The Grand Slam continues to be a strong platform for players to showcase their talent, and this year's tournament will feature both emerging talents and established stars lighting up the court. I am looking forward to being a part of Extraaa Serve on Sony Sports Network as a panellist through the course of the tournament.  Throughout the broadcast, we will bring fans closer to all the live action in Australia and also present behind-the-scenes moments of this sporting spectacle."

Somdev Devvarman, Olympian and Former No 1 India Tennis Player, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist and panellist, Extraaa Serve, said, "It's an absolute pleasure to be a part of Sony Sports Network's Australian Open broadcast. It's a tournament that never fails to deliver incredible moments, and I look forward to being a part of the team that brings these moments to your screens. Sony Sports Network has been a champion for tennis in India, and I'm thrilled to contribute to the passion and excitement that the Australian Open always brings.”

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