Channel 9 is set to serve Australian tennis fans a treat as it exclusively airs the US Open for 2023. Starting on Tuesday, August 29, the tournament will be broadcast for two straight weeks, free and live on 9GemHD and 9Now.
Get ready to witness fierce battles on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows, New York. Channel 9’s 9GemHD and its streaming service 9Now have got tennis aficionados covered from every angle.
In the men’s singles arena, Australia’s Alex de Minaur, who’s 13th in global rankings, faces stiff competition. He’ll challenge heavyweights including Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Casper Ruud, Holger Rune, and the Greek sensation Stefanos Tsitsipas.
The women’s singles title offers its own set of nail-biting matchups. Headliners include world No.1 Iga Świątek, Aussie Open victor Aryna Sabalenka, and Wimbledon champ Marketa Vondrousova. Keep an eye on top-10 American talents Coco Gauff and Jess Pegula, along with Australia’s own Alja Tomljanovic, who returns after injury.
But it’s not just about the singles. A robust Australian lineup including Thanasi Kokkinakis, Jordan Thompson, Jason Kubler, Daria Saville, Max Purcell, Alexei Popyrin, Chris O’Connell, and Aleksander Vukic will also take the courts. Adding further intrigue are wildcard entries Storm Hunter and Rinky Hijikata.
When it comes to in-depth commentary, Channel 9 has assembled a stellar team. Todd Woodbridge, Jelena Dokic, Brenton Speed, and Brett Phillips will be the voices guiding you through each rally and breakpoint on Nine’s Wide World of Sports.
For the ultimate experience, Stan Sport offers every match live and ad-free, including Centre Court action in stunning 4K UHD. Want to catch up or relive the action? Stan Sport is your go-to platform for on-demand highlights, mini-matches, and the daily show Grand Slam Daily featuring Chris Stubbs and Wally Masur.
