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One of the India’s top leading sports broadcaster, JioStar has obtained the exclusive broadcast and streaming rights for the US Open Tennis Championships for the next five years.
This historic partnership, obtained by the USTA’s media rights agency, IMG, will see each match from the hard courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre broadcast on Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar, bringing every ace, rally, and match point right away to millions of Indian screens. The US Open, one of tennis’ most famous Grand Slams, celebrates high-octane action, exciting audiences, and legendary night matches.
This year’s edition offers edge-of-your-seat drama, emerging stars, and confrontations between a new generation of legends, with the men’s and women’s singles Main Draws spread across 15 competition days. Tennis fans in India may expect to see Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Świątek, Novak Djokovic, and Coco Gauff compete, as well as Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka defending their singles championships.
The event also unveiled an overhaul of its US Open Mixed Doubles Championship, which will include 16 star-studded pairings competing for a $1 million prize money for the winning combination. Many of the men and women rated in the top ten will compete, as will nine Grand Slam singles champions and true game legends. Alcaraz will battle with Emma Raducanu, Sinner with Emma Navarro, Świątek with Casper Ruud, Djokovic with fellow Serbian Olga Danilovic, and Venus Williams with Reilly Opelka. In addition, Ben Shelton will team up with world doubles No. 1 Taylor Townsend, while defending US Open Mixed Doubles Champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori will contend for the championship.
As part of its coverage, JioStar will continue to provide a slew of tech-driven and fan-first innovations that will transform one of the world’s most popular yearly sporting events. From multilingual commentary to unique behind-the-scenes access on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar, audiences will experience unprecedented immersive storytelling and interaction during the competition.
Harry Griffith, Head of International Acquisitions & Syndication, JioStar, commented, “We 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. With 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.”
Kirsten Corio, Chief Commercial Officer, USTA, said, “We are delighted to partner with JioStar to bring the US Open to our fans across India. JioStar’s 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.”
This significant addition strengthens JioStar’s position as India’s premier sporting destination, with rights to International Cricket Council (ICC) events, India Men’s and Women’s Cricket Teams, Indian Premier League (IPL), Women’s Premier League (WPL), Indian Super League (ISL), Premier League, Wimbledon, Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), and many more. With a calendar packed with premium sporting programming, JioStar continues to set the standard for giving fans with effortless access to the most anticipated sporting moments from India and across the world.
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