In Netflix’s first move into big-league sports streaming, the company has won the rights to two NFL games on Christmas Day 2024.
On Dec. 25, 2024, Netflix will be the global home of the NFL’s two Christmas Day games. In addition, the streamer will have at least one holiday game in 2025 and 2026 as part of the three-year deal. The Netflix Christmas Day games will also air on broadcast TV in the competing teams’ cities, and they’ll be available on U.S. mobile devices with NFL+.
Netflix will pay about $150 million total for the Christmas Day games this year ($75 million per game), the Wall Street Journal reported. It’s still Tbd who will produce the games; Netflix declined to comment on that detail.
The two NFL games on Netflix on Christmas Day 2024 will be Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers — presenting the possibility that Taylor Swift will be in attendance to root on her boyfriend,...
On Dec. 25, 2024, Netflix will be the global home of the NFL’s two Christmas Day games. In addition, the streamer will have at least one holiday game in 2025 and 2026 as part of the three-year deal. The Netflix Christmas Day games will also air on broadcast TV in the competing teams’ cities, and they’ll be available on U.S. mobile devices with NFL+.
Netflix will pay about $150 million total for the Christmas Day games this year ($75 million per game), the Wall Street Journal reported. It’s still Tbd who will produce the games; Netflix declined to comment on that detail.
The two NFL games on Netflix on Christmas Day 2024 will be Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers — presenting the possibility that Taylor Swift will be in attendance to root on her boyfriend,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
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En route to the French Open later this month, the world’s best tennis players have arrived in Rome for the 2024 Italian Open. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is back for this tournament after missing the Madrid Open, where he’ll join “King of the Clay” Rafael Nadal. However,...
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En route to the French Open later this month, the world’s best tennis players have arrived in Rome for the 2024 Italian Open. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is back for this tournament after missing the Madrid Open, where he’ll join “King of the Clay” Rafael Nadal. However,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
Manu Rios made his way to Mexico last month to attend the Platino Awards, held for the third time in 11 years at the Gran Tlachco Theater at Xcaret Park in Riviera Maya. Rios, a breakout star from the steamy Netflix series Elite, was among a long list of boldfaced names to make the trek to the starry show which honors the best in Ibero-American content across film and television.
Ahead of the ceremony, at which J.A. Bayona’s Society of the Snow swept by winning six trophies including best film, The Hollywood Reporter sat down with Rios to talk about life after Elite, meeting real-life doctors for his forthcoming medical drama Breathless and why he’s considering a move to Los Angeles — at least a temporary one.
You’re no stranger to award shows. You were nominated for a few breakthrough awards after the success of Netflix’s Elite.
Ahead of the ceremony, at which J.A. Bayona’s Society of the Snow swept by winning six trophies including best film, The Hollywood Reporter sat down with Rios to talk about life after Elite, meeting real-life doctors for his forthcoming medical drama Breathless and why he’s considering a move to Los Angeles — at least a temporary one.
You’re no stranger to award shows. You were nominated for a few breakthrough awards after the success of Netflix’s Elite.
- 5/3/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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The 2024 Madrid Open is in full swing. With world No. 1 Novak Djokovic out, tournament No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz has the chance to make history on home soil by winning the Madrid Open for the third year in a row. His main competition will be the tournament No.
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The 2024 Madrid Open is in full swing. With world No. 1 Novak Djokovic out, tournament No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz has the chance to make history on home soil by winning the Madrid Open for the third year in a row. His main competition will be the tournament No.
- 4/24/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
Tennis fans have a lot to look forward to this week as 22-time Grand Slam champ Rafael Nadal makes his return to the courts at the 2024 Barcelona Open.
The tennis star has not played since January’s Brisbane Internaional, where Nadal suffered a muscle injury during a quarterfinal loss. Though he briefly returned to play Carlos Alcaraz in March, it was for a one-off Netflix special and not an official tour event. The so-called “Netflix Slam” was won by Alcaraz, though Nadal’s surprising competitiveness immediately had on-lookers clamoring for his comeback. This week’s tournament will mark the Spaniard’s first clay-court match since winning the French Open in 2022.
Want to watch Nadal at the Barcelona Open? Here’s what you need to know.
How to Watch Barcelona Open Tennis 2024: Dates, Channel
This year’s Barcelona Open runs from April 13 to 21 at the the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona.
The tennis star has not played since January’s Brisbane Internaional, where Nadal suffered a muscle injury during a quarterfinal loss. Though he briefly returned to play Carlos Alcaraz in March, it was for a one-off Netflix special and not an official tour event. The so-called “Netflix Slam” was won by Alcaraz, though Nadal’s surprising competitiveness immediately had on-lookers clamoring for his comeback. This week’s tournament will mark the Spaniard’s first clay-court match since winning the French Open in 2022.
Want to watch Nadal at the Barcelona Open? Here’s what you need to know.
How to Watch Barcelona Open Tennis 2024: Dates, Channel
This year’s Barcelona Open runs from April 13 to 21 at the the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona.
- 4/15/2024
- by Tim Chan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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One of the oldest and most magnificent tennis tournaments of the year kicks off this week as the world’s best tennis players head to Roquebrune-Cap-Martin for the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters. Founded in 1896, the long-running tournament is the first of three Atp...
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One of the oldest and most magnificent tennis tournaments of the year kicks off this week as the world’s best tennis players head to Roquebrune-Cap-Martin for the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters. Founded in 1896, the long-running tournament is the first of three Atp...
- 4/8/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
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Convening at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, The Miami Open opens at the tail end of the BNP Paribas Open recently held in Indian Wells, California.
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Convening at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, The Miami Open opens at the tail end of the BNP Paribas Open recently held in Indian Wells, California.
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- 3/19/2024
- by Jessica Seib
- Rollingstone.com
Zendaya and boyfriend Tom Holland watch the Men’s Finals at the 2024 BNP Paribas Open held at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Sunday (March 17) in Indian Wells, Calif.
The cute couple, who are both 27 years old, were seen arriving at the event earlier in the day, along with her Bff Darnell Appling.
Later that day, Zendaya met up with Women’s Final winner Iga Świątek and congratulated her on her win.
“What just happened?” Iga wrote on Instagram story in all caps. “Thank you @zendaya for being kind, funny and mindful.”
Zendaya then reposted Iga‘s story and shared her congratulations for the tennis star.
“It was an absolute pleasure to meet you and watch you play, many many congratulations!” she shared.
Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious in the Men’s Final.
Zendaya will of course be playing a tennis prodigy in the upcoming movie Challengers, which is out in theaters in April.
The cute couple, who are both 27 years old, were seen arriving at the event earlier in the day, along with her Bff Darnell Appling.
Later that day, Zendaya met up with Women’s Final winner Iga Świątek and congratulated her on her win.
“What just happened?” Iga wrote on Instagram story in all caps. “Thank you @zendaya for being kind, funny and mindful.”
Zendaya then reposted Iga‘s story and shared her congratulations for the tennis star.
“It was an absolute pleasure to meet you and watch you play, many many congratulations!” she shared.
Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious in the Men’s Final.
Zendaya will of course be playing a tennis prodigy in the upcoming movie Challengers, which is out in theaters in April.
- 3/18/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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The 2024 BNP Paribas Open wraps up in California today as Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev clash for in the men’s singles final.
Also known as the Indian Wells Open, this year’s desert tournament started making headlines before it started with Rafael Nadal returning to the tour,...
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The 2024 BNP Paribas Open wraps up in California today as Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev clash for in the men’s singles final.
Also known as the Indian Wells Open, this year’s desert tournament started making headlines before it started with Rafael Nadal returning to the tour,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
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Just two players remain standing at the 2024 Indian Wells Open: Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev.
If you’re looking to watch the Indian Wells Open final between Alcaraz and Medvedev, read on. Below are some of the best ways to watch Tk vs. Tk without cable,...
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Just two players remain standing at the 2024 Indian Wells Open: Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev.
If you’re looking to watch the Indian Wells Open final between Alcaraz and Medvedev, read on. Below are some of the best ways to watch Tk vs. Tk without cable,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
Daniil Medvedev and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz will swing for the title at the 2024 BNP Paribas Open — a rematch game for last year’s final in which the Spaniard player won.
The 2024 Indian Wells Open men’s tennis final will be broadcast today no earlier than 2 p.m. Pt/5 p.m. Et on the Tennis Channel, bringing the third of nine Atp Tour Masters 1000 tournaments to a close.
At a glance: How to watch the 2024 Indian Wells Open finals online
When March 17 at or after 2 p.m. Pt/5 p.m. Et Watch on cable Tennis Channel, T2, Tc Plus Stream online DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
The 2024 prize money totals nearly $18 million, and this year more funds will be awarded to earlier rounds. The 2024 singles champions will each go home with $1.1 million, while the doubles winners will each get $447,300. Last year’s singles champs were Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina,...
The 2024 Indian Wells Open men’s tennis final will be broadcast today no earlier than 2 p.m. Pt/5 p.m. Et on the Tennis Channel, bringing the third of nine Atp Tour Masters 1000 tournaments to a close.
At a glance: How to watch the 2024 Indian Wells Open finals online
When March 17 at or after 2 p.m. Pt/5 p.m. Et Watch on cable Tennis Channel, T2, Tc Plus Stream online DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
The 2024 prize money totals nearly $18 million, and this year more funds will be awarded to earlier rounds. The 2024 singles champions will each go home with $1.1 million, while the doubles winners will each get $447,300. Last year’s singles champs were Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Poland’s Iga Swiatek and Greece’s Maria Sakkari will play for the top prize at the 2024 BNP Paribas Open — a rematch of their first meeting in 2022 when the Polish player took home the title.
The 2024 Indian Wells Open women’s tennis final will take place today at 11 a.m. Pt/2 p.m. Et on the Tennis Channel, bringing the third of 10 Wta 1000 tournaments to a close.
The Swiatek vs. Sakkari match can be streamed online on online cable services that carry the Tennis Channel, including DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling.
At a glance: How to watch the 2024 Indian Wells Open women’s finals
When March 17 at 11 a.m. Pt/2 p.m. Et Watch on cable Tennis Channel, T2, Tc Plus Stream online DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
The 2024 prize money totals nearly $18 million, and this year more funds will be awarded to earlier rounds. The 2024 singles...
The 2024 Indian Wells Open women’s tennis final will take place today at 11 a.m. Pt/2 p.m. Et on the Tennis Channel, bringing the third of 10 Wta 1000 tournaments to a close.
The Swiatek vs. Sakkari match can be streamed online on online cable services that carry the Tennis Channel, including DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling.
At a glance: How to watch the 2024 Indian Wells Open women’s finals
When March 17 at 11 a.m. Pt/2 p.m. Et Watch on cable Tennis Channel, T2, Tc Plus Stream online DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
The 2024 prize money totals nearly $18 million, and this year more funds will be awarded to earlier rounds. The 2024 singles...
- 3/17/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Carlos Alcaraz was attacked by bees while playing in his latest match at the 2024 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
The 20-year-old Spanish tennis star was playing against Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinal match on Thursday (March 14) when the attacked happened.
Carlos ran off the court when he was swarmed by bees and his agent has confirmed that he was stung in the forehead. The umpire announced that the match “could not continue” and the players evacuated the court.
It appears that the bees were on a camera and a beekeper arrived an hour later to remove them.
Thankfully, Carlos is said to be doing “very well” despite the bee sting.
Head inside to watch the video of the moment…
In other news, it was announced that Carlos has a new docu-series heading to Netflix next year.
Watch the video below!
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Bees...
The 20-year-old Spanish tennis star was playing against Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinal match on Thursday (March 14) when the attacked happened.
Carlos ran off the court when he was swarmed by bees and his agent has confirmed that he was stung in the forehead. The umpire announced that the match “could not continue” and the players evacuated the court.
It appears that the bees were on a camera and a beekeper arrived an hour later to remove them.
Thankfully, Carlos is said to be doing “very well” despite the bee sting.
Head inside to watch the video of the moment…
In other news, it was announced that Carlos has a new docu-series heading to Netflix next year.
Watch the video below!
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Bees...
- 3/15/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The world’s greatest tennis players are headed to the quarterfinals at the 2024 BNP Paribas Open.
Also known as the Indian Wells Open, the event brings the 50th annual men’s Atp Tour Masters 1000 and the 35th annual women’s Wta 1000 tournaments to the desert. The games culminate on March 17 and are being broadcast on the Tennis Channel.
At a glance: How to watch the 2024 Indian Wells Open
When March 6-17 Watch on cable Tennis Channel, T2, Tc Plus Stream online DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
Today’s women’s singles quarterfinals games bring Anastasia Potapova vs. Marta Kostyuk (Court 1 at 11 a.m. Pt/2 p.m. Et), Iga Swiatek vs. Caroline Wozniacki (Court 1 at 12:15 p.m. Pt/3:15 p.m. Et), Coco Gauff vs. Yuan Yue in their first meeting (Court 2 at 3 p.m. Pt/6 p.m. Et) and Maria Sakkari vs. Emma Navarro (Court 2 at 6 p.m.
Also known as the Indian Wells Open, the event brings the 50th annual men’s Atp Tour Masters 1000 and the 35th annual women’s Wta 1000 tournaments to the desert. The games culminate on March 17 and are being broadcast on the Tennis Channel.
At a glance: How to watch the 2024 Indian Wells Open
When March 6-17 Watch on cable Tennis Channel, T2, Tc Plus Stream online DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
Today’s women’s singles quarterfinals games bring Anastasia Potapova vs. Marta Kostyuk (Court 1 at 11 a.m. Pt/2 p.m. Et), Iga Swiatek vs. Caroline Wozniacki (Court 1 at 12:15 p.m. Pt/3:15 p.m. Et), Coco Gauff vs. Yuan Yue in their first meeting (Court 2 at 3 p.m. Pt/6 p.m. Et) and Maria Sakkari vs. Emma Navarro (Court 2 at 6 p.m.
- 3/14/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A Netflix docuseries featuring the youngest No.1 player in tennis history Carlos Alcaraz will premiere in 2025.
Netflix began filming Alcaraz during The Netflix Slam, where Carlos, 20, defeated the legendary Rafael Nadal in an exciting match. Cameras will follow Carlos both on and off the court during his 2024 tennis season, bringing fans closer than ever to one of the most exciting athletes in the world.
“People are going to get to know everything you don’t see on a tennis court,” Carlos shares of the exciting new project from Morena Films. “I think it’s something very different.”
Keep reading to find out more…
Netflix has a few other sports documentary series under their belt including the Morena Films soccer docuseries La Liga, which premieres in summer 2024, as well as and other hits like Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Full Swing, NASCAR: Full Speed, Quarterback, Tour de France: Unchained, Under Pressure: The U.
Netflix began filming Alcaraz during The Netflix Slam, where Carlos, 20, defeated the legendary Rafael Nadal in an exciting match. Cameras will follow Carlos both on and off the court during his 2024 tennis season, bringing fans closer than ever to one of the most exciting athletes in the world.
“People are going to get to know everything you don’t see on a tennis court,” Carlos shares of the exciting new project from Morena Films. “I think it’s something very different.”
Keep reading to find out more…
Netflix has a few other sports documentary series under their belt including the Morena Films soccer docuseries La Liga, which premieres in summer 2024, as well as and other hits like Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Full Swing, NASCAR: Full Speed, Quarterback, Tour de France: Unchained, Under Pressure: The U.
- 3/14/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Following his appearance at The Netflix Slam, Carlos Alcaraz is expanding his relationship with the streamer.
Alcaraz, who bested Rafael Nadal in the live tennis tournament that aired earlier this month, is the subject of an eponymous docuseries about the 2024 tennis season.
It comes after the Spaniard, who just reached the quarter finals of Indian Wells, created buzz that he was involved further with Netflix after writing Tudum – Netflix’s catchphrase – on a camera after his victory against Fábián Marozsán in the round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open.
The docuseries comes after it emerged that Netflix had canceled its last tennis docuseries, Break Point, after two seasons.
Filming for Alcaraz started during The Netflix Slam and the series will look at his career on and off the court over the 2024 season.
It will be produced by Spanish production company Morena Films, which is behind Netflix’s upcoming soccer docuseries La Liga.
Alcaraz, who bested Rafael Nadal in the live tennis tournament that aired earlier this month, is the subject of an eponymous docuseries about the 2024 tennis season.
It comes after the Spaniard, who just reached the quarter finals of Indian Wells, created buzz that he was involved further with Netflix after writing Tudum – Netflix’s catchphrase – on a camera after his victory against Fábián Marozsán in the round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open.
The docuseries comes after it emerged that Netflix had canceled its last tennis docuseries, Break Point, after two seasons.
Filming for Alcaraz started during The Netflix Slam and the series will look at his career on and off the court over the 2024 season.
It will be produced by Spanish production company Morena Films, which is behind Netflix’s upcoming soccer docuseries La Liga.
- 3/14/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
If you caught Carlos Alcaraz’s win against tennis legend Rafael Nadal at The Netflix Slam, prepare yourself for another exciting serve. Alcaraz, the Docuseries will premiere in 2025, taking fans inside the career of the youngest No. 1 player in the history of international tennis.
The doc series from Morena Films began filming during The Netflix Slam and will follow Alcaraz both on and off the court during his 2024 season, bringing fans closer than ever to one of the most exciting athletes in the sport.
“People are going to get to know everything you don’t see on a tennis court,” Alcaraz told Netflix. “I think it’s something very different.”
Alcaraz, the Docuseries will premiere on Netflix as part of its growing roster of sports documentary series, including the Morena Films soccer docuseries La Liga,which premieres in summer 2024, as well as Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Full Swing, Quarterback,...
The doc series from Morena Films began filming during The Netflix Slam and will follow Alcaraz both on and off the court during his 2024 season, bringing fans closer than ever to one of the most exciting athletes in the sport.
“People are going to get to know everything you don’t see on a tennis court,” Alcaraz told Netflix. “I think it’s something very different.”
Alcaraz, the Docuseries will premiere on Netflix as part of its growing roster of sports documentary series, including the Morena Films soccer docuseries La Liga,which premieres in summer 2024, as well as Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Full Swing, Quarterback,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Amanda Richards
- Tudum - Netflix
Jake Paul is getting back in the ring to take on an opponent who will be 58 years old at the time of the fight. But Paul’s opponent isn’t an ordinary fiftysomething: Boxing legend Mike Tyson will do battle against “The Problem Child” in a spectacle that will be broadcast live on Netflix.
The bout is scheduled for July 20, with AT&T Stadium (the home of the Dallas Cowboys) serving as the host venue. Netflix partnered with Most Valuable Promotions to put on the event, which could draw a live, in-person audience of up to 80,000 attendees.
The combatants took opposite paths to their upcoming clash. Paul is a social media star who magnified the influencer boxing trend after a series of strong performances in the ring. His only loss came against fellow influencer Tommy Fury. Tyson, of course, is a former heavyweight champion who claimed fame with a ferocious...
The bout is scheduled for July 20, with AT&T Stadium (the home of the Dallas Cowboys) serving as the host venue. Netflix partnered with Most Valuable Promotions to put on the event, which could draw a live, in-person audience of up to 80,000 attendees.
The combatants took opposite paths to their upcoming clash. Paul is a social media star who magnified the influencer boxing trend after a series of strong performances in the ring. His only loss came against fellow influencer Tommy Fury. Tyson, of course, is a former heavyweight champion who claimed fame with a ferocious...
- 3/8/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
When Andre Agassi was rising the ranks as a professional tennis player — en route to becoming one of the greatest American men to ever hit the circuit — he often felt forced to defend his hometown of Las Vegas.
“I was born and raised here,” Agassi said last Saturday during a press conference to promote The Netflix Slam featuring superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz. “When I turned pro in 1,972 years ago, there was about 300,000 people that lived in this town. I would travel the world representing Vegas, having to answer some very basic questions such as, ‘What’s it like to live in a hotel?’ It was like, wait a second, Vegas is more than just a strip [of hotels]. To watch it evolve to a point where now we’re seeing not just sports come here, but we’re seeing the greatest environments for sports to participate in the Super Bowl and Formula 1 now here.
“I was born and raised here,” Agassi said last Saturday during a press conference to promote The Netflix Slam featuring superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz. “When I turned pro in 1,972 years ago, there was about 300,000 people that lived in this town. I would travel the world representing Vegas, having to answer some very basic questions such as, ‘What’s it like to live in a hotel?’ It was like, wait a second, Vegas is more than just a strip [of hotels]. To watch it evolve to a point where now we’re seeing not just sports come here, but we’re seeing the greatest environments for sports to participate in the Super Bowl and Formula 1 now here.
- 3/8/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As the world’s largest streamer prepares to host a boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, its live sports strategy is becoming clear.
The rumors are true! Netflix is gearing up to offer its next live sporting event: a boxing match between YouTube star Jake Paul and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. The fight is coming to Netflix on July 20, and it’s just the latest example of the streamer’s emerging strategy of using live sports events to promote its on-demand content.
All of Netflix’s live sports offerings thus far have been related to an on-demand title on the streamer in some way. The streamer has been connected to Formula 1 racing in the past, and has also reportedly shown interest in acquiring its own sports league. Paramount CEO Bob Bakish recently estimated that 90% of the people who come to his streamer to watch sports spend most...
The rumors are true! Netflix is gearing up to offer its next live sporting event: a boxing match between YouTube star Jake Paul and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. The fight is coming to Netflix on July 20, and it’s just the latest example of the streamer’s emerging strategy of using live sports events to promote its on-demand content.
All of Netflix’s live sports offerings thus far have been related to an on-demand title on the streamer in some way. The streamer has been connected to Formula 1 racing in the past, and has also reportedly shown interest in acquiring its own sports league. Paramount CEO Bob Bakish recently estimated that 90% of the people who come to his streamer to watch sports spend most...
- 3/7/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Netflix is now getting into the ring with ESPN, Dazn and Showtime in an effort to offer content on combat sports. After the streaming giant signed a monumental deal with the WWE to have the streaming rights to WWE Raw, the entertainment platform is also now making a move to add boxing to their slate as The Hollywood Reporter reveals the streaming service is holding a “boxing mega-event” with two marquee names in the sport.
Netflix’s inaugural boxing event will feature a main bout with the former Heavyweight Champion of the World, Mike Tyson, and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Paul has spent his recent years crossing over into boxing and Mma, taking on other YouTube celebrities as well as pro-fighters who have long since been retired. The YouTube star’s Most Valuable Promotions will be partnering with Netflix on the boxing event, which is set to stream live on the...
Netflix’s inaugural boxing event will feature a main bout with the former Heavyweight Champion of the World, Mike Tyson, and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Paul has spent his recent years crossing over into boxing and Mma, taking on other YouTube celebrities as well as pro-fighters who have long since been retired. The YouTube star’s Most Valuable Promotions will be partnering with Netflix on the boxing event, which is set to stream live on the...
- 3/7/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Mike Tyson is stepping back into the boxing ring to take on YouTube personality turned pro-fighter Jake Paul, and Netflix is on board to stream the much-anticipated encounter. The fight, organized by Most Valuable Promotions (Mvp), will take place at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, July 20, and will air live on Netflix as part of the streamer’s continued push into the sports realm. Netflix began its foray into live sports in November 2023 with the golf tournament The Netflix Cup, which saw athletes from Formula 1: Drive to Survive and golf doc series Full Swing in a match-play tournament at the 18-hole Wynn Golf Club at Wynn Las Vegas. This was followed by the tennis competition, The Netflix Slam, which aired Sunday, March 3, and saw tennis legend Rafael Nadal taking on hot newcomer Carlos Alcaraz. In addition, January saw the streamer sign a multi-year...
- 3/7/2024
- TV Insider
Netflix is getting into combat sports in a major way, picking up what it is calling a “boxing mega-event” that will see the controversial former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson face off against YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul.
Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions is partnering with Netflix on the event, which will stream live on the platform July 20 from AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
The match will be included for all Netflix subscribers (many other boxing bouts still use a pay-per-view model), though tickets will be sold to fill the 80,000-seat arena. There will also be a co-main event and undercard bouts.
“Mike Tyson is one of the biggest icons in boxing history and Jake Paul is one of the biggest disruptors in boxing history,” Gabe Spitzer, vp nonfiction sports for Netflix, said in a statement. “Saturday, July 20 will be pure drama in the ring in Texas. We are thrilled to partner with...
Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions is partnering with Netflix on the event, which will stream live on the platform July 20 from AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
The match will be included for all Netflix subscribers (many other boxing bouts still use a pay-per-view model), though tickets will be sold to fill the 80,000-seat arena. There will also be a co-main event and undercard bouts.
“Mike Tyson is one of the biggest icons in boxing history and Jake Paul is one of the biggest disruptors in boxing history,” Gabe Spitzer, vp nonfiction sports for Netflix, said in a statement. “Saturday, July 20 will be pure drama in the ring in Texas. We are thrilled to partner with...
- 3/7/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix’s move into live sports continues. The streamer is weighing in to the boxing arena with a fight between heavyweight legend Mike Tyson and upstart Jake Paul.
The streamer will air the fight, which takes place at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday July 20.
It is the company’s latest foray into the live sports field, which launched with golf tournament The Netflix Cup and continued with tennis tournament The Netflix Slam, featuring a match between Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, earlier this month.
There have been reports over the last six months that Netflix was eyeing boxing as one of its next routes into sports. Boxing has previously tended to be pay-per-view but there will be no additional cost for the fight on Netflix.
Paul started his boxing career in 2018 with a fight against Deji Olatunji and his professional debut was in 2020 against AnEsonGib.
The streamer will air the fight, which takes place at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday July 20.
It is the company’s latest foray into the live sports field, which launched with golf tournament The Netflix Cup and continued with tennis tournament The Netflix Slam, featuring a match between Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, earlier this month.
There have been reports over the last six months that Netflix was eyeing boxing as one of its next routes into sports. Boxing has previously tended to be pay-per-view but there will be no additional cost for the fight on Netflix.
Paul started his boxing career in 2018 with a fight against Deji Olatunji and his professional debut was in 2020 against AnEsonGib.
- 3/7/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix stuck the landing on a star-studded exhibition match between tennis superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz this weekend. Stakes were high on the court, but the Las Vegas showdown was most effective as a lush advertisement for the streamer as a fledgling live sports destination.
Taking over the Mandalay Bay’s Michelob Ultra Arena, the inaugural Netflix Slam pit legend Nadal against 20-year-old Alcaraz. Rafa, as Nadal is affectionately known to millions of global fans, had not played since a hip injury flared up in 2023. Nadal has only faced Alcaraz a handful of times in his career and wound up losing to the prodigy in a nail-biting tie break.
No one really lost, though. Least of all Netflix. Branding was so pervasive in the hotel and casino that pedestrians lined up 100 deep to take photos in front of a “Netflix Slam” sign, installed on a massive wall of tennis balls.
Taking over the Mandalay Bay’s Michelob Ultra Arena, the inaugural Netflix Slam pit legend Nadal against 20-year-old Alcaraz. Rafa, as Nadal is affectionately known to millions of global fans, had not played since a hip injury flared up in 2023. Nadal has only faced Alcaraz a handful of times in his career and wound up losing to the prodigy in a nail-biting tie break.
No one really lost, though. Least of all Netflix. Branding was so pervasive in the hotel and casino that pedestrians lined up 100 deep to take photos in front of a “Netflix Slam” sign, installed on a massive wall of tennis balls.
- 3/4/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Attention tennis fans: This one was a major serve. On Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. Pt, The Netflix Slam, hosted by MGM Resorts International,streamed live from the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas to bring together two tennis greats in a one-of-a-kind exhibition match.
The match was headlined by 22-time Grand Slam men’s singles title champion Rafael Nadal who faced off against world No. 2 (and fellow Spaniard) Carlos Alcaraz.
“I’m honored and so happy to be sharing the court with Rafa in Las Vegas,” U.S. Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz told Netflix before the game. “He’s an all-time great, of course, and his records and achievements speak for themselves.”
Joining the Slam for on-and off-court commentary and play-by-play were tennis greatsAndre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Jim Courier, Mary Joe Fernández, and Patrick McEnroe,as well as tennis analyst Prakash Amritrajand host Kay Adams.
The match was headlined by 22-time Grand Slam men’s singles title champion Rafael Nadal who faced off against world No. 2 (and fellow Spaniard) Carlos Alcaraz.
“I’m honored and so happy to be sharing the court with Rafa in Las Vegas,” U.S. Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz told Netflix before the game. “He’s an all-time great, of course, and his records and achievements speak for themselves.”
Joining the Slam for on-and off-court commentary and play-by-play were tennis greatsAndre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Jim Courier, Mary Joe Fernández, and Patrick McEnroe,as well as tennis analyst Prakash Amritrajand host Kay Adams.
- 3/4/2024
- by Amanda Richards
- Tudum - Netflix
“Ok, I can die now.”
So said a woman seated behind The Hollywood Reporter inside Mandalay Bay’s Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, host of the inaugural The Netflix Slam. She had just snapped a selfie that captured superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz warming up on center court over her shoulder. Sure, it was a dramatic statement but it wasn’t obscene for such an occasion. There’s no shortage of gasp-worthy moments in Sin City, and there’s no doubt many of the 9,489 seated guests could relate to the sentiment.
The Sunday afternoon showdown, the latest in Netflix’s push for live streaming events, pitted two superstar Spaniards in an exhibition match that could be one of the final few times they meet across a net. The fact that it happened was a bit of a coup, too, as it was rescheduled last year due to Nadal...
So said a woman seated behind The Hollywood Reporter inside Mandalay Bay’s Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, host of the inaugural The Netflix Slam. She had just snapped a selfie that captured superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz warming up on center court over her shoulder. Sure, it was a dramatic statement but it wasn’t obscene for such an occasion. There’s no shortage of gasp-worthy moments in Sin City, and there’s no doubt many of the 9,489 seated guests could relate to the sentiment.
The Sunday afternoon showdown, the latest in Netflix’s push for live streaming events, pitted two superstar Spaniards in an exhibition match that could be one of the final few times they meet across a net. The fact that it happened was a bit of a coup, too, as it was rescheduled last year due to Nadal...
- 3/4/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Two of the world’s greatest tennis players, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, compete against each other in The Netflix Slam, an exhibition match at the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Nadal and Alcaraz, both from Spain, face off on Sunday, March 3, at 3:30/2:30a c, streaming live on Netflix. Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slam singles titles, missed the Australian Open in January due to injury. The Netflix event, while just an exhibition, is expected to be a warm-up for his return to real competition at the Indian Wells Open next week. Alcaraz, the world’s No. 2 ranked men’s player, won the US Open in 2022 and is reigning Wimbledon champion. Alcaraz and Nadal have played against each other three times in competition, with Nadal holding a 2-1 lead in their series. “I’m honored and so happy to be sharing the...
- 2/29/2024
- TV Insider
Leaping from the slightly longer February into March, Netflix is welcoming in the new month with big series premieres, special live events, comedy specials, and films to binge at any time!
Coming to the streamer this month, “Girls5eva” will also make its debut after being rescued by the streamer from Peacock cancelation. Both existing seasons of the hit comedy and the all-new third season will premiere on the platform mid-month. Plus, wind down and whet your appetite with new seasons of the hit competition series “Blown Away” and “Is It Cake?,” premiering on March 8 and 29, respectively.
Maybe Netflix’s biggest premiere this month, though, is the highly anticipated limited series adaptation of Cixin Liu’s internationally celebrated “The Three-Body Problem” trilogy from David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo. Benedict Wong, Jess Hong, John Bradley, Sir Jonathan Pryce, Liam Cunningham, and more lead the cast of the sci-fi drama, which...
Coming to the streamer this month, “Girls5eva” will also make its debut after being rescued by the streamer from Peacock cancelation. Both existing seasons of the hit comedy and the all-new third season will premiere on the platform mid-month. Plus, wind down and whet your appetite with new seasons of the hit competition series “Blown Away” and “Is It Cake?,” premiering on March 8 and 29, respectively.
Maybe Netflix’s biggest premiere this month, though, is the highly anticipated limited series adaptation of Cixin Liu’s internationally celebrated “The Three-Body Problem” trilogy from David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo. Benedict Wong, Jess Hong, John Bradley, Sir Jonathan Pryce, Liam Cunningham, and more lead the cast of the sci-fi drama, which...
- 2/28/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Jannik Sinner is a Grand Slam champion!
The 22-year-old Italian tennis player won his first major title, defeating Russia’s 27-year-old Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling five-set match that lasted 3 hours 46 minutes.
This is an impressive feat for Jannik, who showed an immense amount of perseverance and battled back from two sets down. The final scoreline: 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3.
Even more impressive, Jannik overcame 10-time champion Novak Djokovic in the semifinals, 6-1, 6-2, 6-7 (8), 6-3, and only lost one set in the entire tournament.
Jannik is the first Italian to ever win the Ao singles title and the youngest champion since Novak in 2008.
This is the first final at the Australian Open since 2005 that tennis’s legendary “Big 3” didn’t compete: Novak, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. 19 years!
It’s also been an entire decade since someone outside of the “Big 3″ won Ao (Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka won...
The 22-year-old Italian tennis player won his first major title, defeating Russia’s 27-year-old Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling five-set match that lasted 3 hours 46 minutes.
This is an impressive feat for Jannik, who showed an immense amount of perseverance and battled back from two sets down. The final scoreline: 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3.
Even more impressive, Jannik overcame 10-time champion Novak Djokovic in the semifinals, 6-1, 6-2, 6-7 (8), 6-3, and only lost one set in the entire tournament.
Jannik is the first Italian to ever win the Ao singles title and the youngest champion since Novak in 2008.
This is the first final at the Australian Open since 2005 that tennis’s legendary “Big 3” didn’t compete: Novak, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. 19 years!
It’s also been an entire decade since someone outside of the “Big 3″ won Ao (Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka won...
- 1/28/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
In a major streaming deal, WWE Monday Night Raw will leave USA Network for Netflix beginning in January 2025, with the streaming giant also set to become the home of WWE content outside of the U.S.
The deal, which a source pegs at 10 years and is valued at about $5 billion, marks a significant expansion into live events for Netflix, which will now stream Raw live every Monday night in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Latin America, 52 weeks per year, with other territories to be added over time.
Netflix will also be the exclusive home of WWE content outside of the U.S., including its live shows and premium events like Wrestlemania, as well as documentaries and original series.
Thus far, Netflix has only held occasional live events, like a Chris Rock stand-up comedy special or the ill-fated Love Is Blind reunion special.
That being said, Netflix has also...
The deal, which a source pegs at 10 years and is valued at about $5 billion, marks a significant expansion into live events for Netflix, which will now stream Raw live every Monday night in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Latin America, 52 weeks per year, with other territories to be added over time.
Netflix will also be the exclusive home of WWE content outside of the U.S., including its live shows and premium events like Wrestlemania, as well as documentaries and original series.
Thus far, Netflix has only held occasional live events, like a Chris Rock stand-up comedy special or the ill-fated Love Is Blind reunion special.
That being said, Netflix has also...
- 1/23/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Australian Open is starting on Sunday, Jan. 14. Here’s how to watch tennis tournament online to watch the sports’ biggest stars, including Naomi Osaka as she makes her anticipated return, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff and more.
How to Watch the Australian Open Online With a Vpn
While the Australian Open tennis tournament is being broadcast on ESPN, ESPN and ESPN+, watching it online with a Vpn (virtual private network) is a great way to access international free livestreams.
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How to Watch the Australian Open Online With a Vpn
While the Australian Open tennis tournament is being broadcast on ESPN, ESPN and ESPN+, watching it online with a Vpn (virtual private network) is a great way to access international free livestreams.
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- 1/13/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
The first of 2024’s Grand Slam tennis tournaments is about to begin! The first round of the Australian Open starts on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. Et on ESPN, ESPN2 and [ESPN+ $, and top global players like Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff and more will be on hand to test their mettle against each other and the field! You can watch ESPN and ESPN2 with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.
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The 2024 Australian Open will be held in Melbourne, Australia, which is 16 hours ahead of the United States. That can create some challenges in...
- 1/13/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Novak Djokovic was recently in action at the United Cup, where he wanted to get some valuable court time ahead of his Australian Open title defense.
With 10 Australian Open titles to his name, Djokovic's thirst for No. 11 could be quenched by the end of the month. However, there have been some interesting developments in the opening week of the season to suggest he could face the sternest examination of his title credentials in Melbourne.
Djokovic picked up a wrist issue while representing Serbia at the United Cup, although he brushed off any serious concerns about the injury potentially impacting his upcoming Australian Open campaign.
Moreover, Djokovic's main competition at the Melbourne Slam could feasibly come in the form of three men who barely struck a ball in the first week of the new tennis season. So, who are they?
3. Jannik Sinner
After three unsuccessful tries, Jannik Sinner eventually broke down...
With 10 Australian Open titles to his name, Djokovic's thirst for No. 11 could be quenched by the end of the month. However, there have been some interesting developments in the opening week of the season to suggest he could face the sternest examination of his title credentials in Melbourne.
Djokovic picked up a wrist issue while representing Serbia at the United Cup, although he brushed off any serious concerns about the injury potentially impacting his upcoming Australian Open campaign.
Moreover, Djokovic's main competition at the Melbourne Slam could feasibly come in the form of three men who barely struck a ball in the first week of the new tennis season. So, who are they?
3. Jannik Sinner
After three unsuccessful tries, Jannik Sinner eventually broke down...
- 1/7/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
The 112th edition of the Australian Open is just around the corner, signifying the short offseason in tennis and how the stars of men's tennis will soon hit the courts again.
The 2024 Australian Open is the most anticipated of the lot with major talking points headlining the showpiece event that will commence on Sunday, January 14, 2024, marking the first time that the year's first Grand Slam will have a weekend start.
As is the norm, the Australian Open is played on outdoor hard courts at Melbourne Park, with a 128-player singles field expected to converge there in the early weeks of January. The entry list for the tournament has been released.
Novak Djokovic secured top seeding at the Australian Open thanks to his record-breaking 7th Atp Finals in November and will pursue a record-extending 11th title. Djokovic is not guaranteed to remain No. 1 after the tournament in Melbourne, with Carlos Alcaraz...
The 2024 Australian Open is the most anticipated of the lot with major talking points headlining the showpiece event that will commence on Sunday, January 14, 2024, marking the first time that the year's first Grand Slam will have a weekend start.
As is the norm, the Australian Open is played on outdoor hard courts at Melbourne Park, with a 128-player singles field expected to converge there in the early weeks of January. The entry list for the tournament has been released.
Novak Djokovic secured top seeding at the Australian Open thanks to his record-breaking 7th Atp Finals in November and will pursue a record-extending 11th title. Djokovic is not guaranteed to remain No. 1 after the tournament in Melbourne, with Carlos Alcaraz...
- 1/7/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
Novak Djokovic's preparations for the year's first Grand Slam have been far from ideal after picking up a wrist injury during Serbia's United Cup defeat to Australia.
Djokovic, who lost his long unbeaten run on Australian soil after losing to Alex de Minaur, is in a race against time to recover and spearhead his 11th title bid Down Under.
Djokovic has built an aura of invincibility at the Australian Open, and he remains upbeat about his recovery, believing it is not a major concern ahead of his title defense. Despite the injury scare, here are three reasons why Djokovic's odds are unlikely to diminish in the slightest.
3. Winning record against direct rivals
Novak Djokovic's main competition at the 2024 Australian Open will come from players ranked in the world's Top 10. Djokovic's dominance is reflected in how many times he defeated that lot in 2023. He owns a winning head-to-head record against Carlos Alcaraz,...
Djokovic, who lost his long unbeaten run on Australian soil after losing to Alex de Minaur, is in a race against time to recover and spearhead his 11th title bid Down Under.
Djokovic has built an aura of invincibility at the Australian Open, and he remains upbeat about his recovery, believing it is not a major concern ahead of his title defense. Despite the injury scare, here are three reasons why Djokovic's odds are unlikely to diminish in the slightest.
3. Winning record against direct rivals
Novak Djokovic's main competition at the 2024 Australian Open will come from players ranked in the world's Top 10. Djokovic's dominance is reflected in how many times he defeated that lot in 2023. He owns a winning head-to-head record against Carlos Alcaraz,...
- 1/7/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2024 Asb Classic in Auckland offers players last chance to prepare for the first major of the season, and many took it, with the draw including quite a few interesting names.
For many players, it will be the first Atp tournament of the season, as they chose an approach of missing the first week, and playing the week before the 2024 Australian Open.
The 2024 Asb Classic in Auckland is held from January 8th to 13th, and the top seed at the tournament is American tennis sensation, Ben Shelton, who as one of the top four seeds has a bye in the first round.
In the second round of the tournament, the 21-year-old will already face some real competition, as he can meet either Fabian Marozsan, who bested Carlos Alcaraz in 2023, or Gael Monfils, a veteran on the Atp Tour.
His possible quarterfinal match wouldn't be any easier, with the following part...
For many players, it will be the first Atp tournament of the season, as they chose an approach of missing the first week, and playing the week before the 2024 Australian Open.
The 2024 Asb Classic in Auckland is held from January 8th to 13th, and the top seed at the tournament is American tennis sensation, Ben Shelton, who as one of the top four seeds has a bye in the first round.
In the second round of the tournament, the 21-year-old will already face some real competition, as he can meet either Fabian Marozsan, who bested Carlos Alcaraz in 2023, or Gael Monfils, a veteran on the Atp Tour.
His possible quarterfinal match wouldn't be any easier, with the following part...
- 1/6/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
The new tennis season is barely a week old, and Novak Djokovic has seen another of his glorious streaks come to a juddering halt.
Djokovic and Serbia debuted at the mixed-gender team event - the United Cup, for the first time - but were eliminated in the quarterfinal by a vibrant Australian team cheered every step of the way by a raucous home crowd in Perth.
First, the tireless Alex de Minaur pierced through a worn-out Djokovic, perturbed by a wrist injury, before Ajla Tomljanovic landed the telling blow to send the host nation into Saturday's semifinal against Germany in Sydney.
Defeat in singles competition finally put a stain on the Serb's remarkable run on Australian soil spanning five years and running through a jaw-dropping 43 matches. In that time, Djokovic won five titles Down Under, four of which came at the year's first major in Melbourne.
When it comes to Djokovic,...
Djokovic and Serbia debuted at the mixed-gender team event - the United Cup, for the first time - but were eliminated in the quarterfinal by a vibrant Australian team cheered every step of the way by a raucous home crowd in Perth.
First, the tireless Alex de Minaur pierced through a worn-out Djokovic, perturbed by a wrist injury, before Ajla Tomljanovic landed the telling blow to send the host nation into Saturday's semifinal against Germany in Sydney.
Defeat in singles competition finally put a stain on the Serb's remarkable run on Australian soil spanning five years and running through a jaw-dropping 43 matches. In that time, Djokovic won five titles Down Under, four of which came at the year's first major in Melbourne.
When it comes to Djokovic,...
- 1/5/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
Former US Open doubles champion Coco Vandeweghe picked Alexander Zverev as the 2024 Australian Open favourite.
The former Wta player was part of the Tennis Channel panel discussing the upcoming Grand Slam. Asked by the host about the favorites at the event, Coco avoided the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, and took dark horse Zverev.
While the pick might seem silly at first glance, there are some reasons why it kind of makes sense. The courts Down Under play pretty fast, and that's certainly something that Zverev can use to his advantage.
His serve is one of the best when it's really clicking, and if it clicks for two weeks, then, he could win it. He's one of those players who can cover the court really well due to his dimensions, and if he limits the mistakes from the baseline, he could be a really tough player to beat.
The former Wta player was part of the Tennis Channel panel discussing the upcoming Grand Slam. Asked by the host about the favorites at the event, Coco avoided the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, and took dark horse Zverev.
While the pick might seem silly at first glance, there are some reasons why it kind of makes sense. The courts Down Under play pretty fast, and that's certainly something that Zverev can use to his advantage.
His serve is one of the best when it's really clicking, and if it clicks for two weeks, then, he could win it. He's one of those players who can cover the court really well due to his dimensions, and if he limits the mistakes from the baseline, he could be a really tough player to beat.
- 1/5/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
Viewership numbers of the inaugural season of Netflix's tennis docuseries Break Point have been released in addition to a comparability report with other sports documentaries.
The first season of Break Point revealed a behind-the-scenes look at the Atp and Wta stars competing in all four Grand Slam tournaments and was filmed during the 2022 season. It was subsequently released intermittently in 2023.
The first five episodes premiered on January 13th, 2023, and the second part, also with five episodes, came out towards the end of June 2023, at the same time when Netflix's viewership statistics had been compiled for analysis.
The series is targeted at telling the story of a sport in transition and has coincided with the end of the glorious reigns of legends like Serena Williams and Roger Federer and the emergence of young players like Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune - both of whom feature in Season 2.
However, viewership numbers...
The first season of Break Point revealed a behind-the-scenes look at the Atp and Wta stars competing in all four Grand Slam tournaments and was filmed during the 2022 season. It was subsequently released intermittently in 2023.
The first five episodes premiered on January 13th, 2023, and the second part, also with five episodes, came out towards the end of June 2023, at the same time when Netflix's viewership statistics had been compiled for analysis.
The series is targeted at telling the story of a sport in transition and has coincided with the end of the glorious reigns of legends like Serena Williams and Roger Federer and the emergence of young players like Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune - both of whom feature in Season 2.
However, viewership numbers...
- 1/5/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2024 Barcelona Open has received a major boost, with local hero Carlos Alcaraz set to return to the Atp 500 event this year.
The tournament will feel like a long time away for the Spaniard. Alcaraz's next matches are exhibitions at the Australian Open, which includes a repeat of the 2022 US Open final with Casper Ruud.
However, the clay-court season is undoubtedly one that Alcaraz looks forward to every year. It is the surface that he grew up on, and how comfortable he feels on the dirt is clear for everyone to see.
Alcaraz is yet to translate that clay-court prowess into a triumph at the French Open. However, most in the tennis world agree it is only a matter of time before that changes. Some argue that he would have beaten Novak Djokovic in last year's semifinal, had cramp not set in.
The Barcelona Open is a tournament where Alcaraz has been successful.
The tournament will feel like a long time away for the Spaniard. Alcaraz's next matches are exhibitions at the Australian Open, which includes a repeat of the 2022 US Open final with Casper Ruud.
However, the clay-court season is undoubtedly one that Alcaraz looks forward to every year. It is the surface that he grew up on, and how comfortable he feels on the dirt is clear for everyone to see.
Alcaraz is yet to translate that clay-court prowess into a triumph at the French Open. However, most in the tennis world agree it is only a matter of time before that changes. Some argue that he would have beaten Novak Djokovic in last year's semifinal, had cramp not set in.
The Barcelona Open is a tournament where Alcaraz has been successful.
- 1/5/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
Rafael Nadal has played tennis on the professional circuit for over two decades, so when he takes a bird's eye view of proceedings, he can instantly spot drawbacks.
Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion and a winner of other significant accomplishments in his career, is often considered part of the golden standard of men's tennis alongside his longtime rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
With Federer the first to exit the stage and Nadal potentially joining him on that parade at the end of 2024 (even though his long-term future in the game remains uncertain for now), men's tennis faces a gargantuan task to fill that void.
The Atp is already looking to explore more avenues by expanding tennis' reach to untapped markets like Saudi Arabia. The men's governing body has also announced significant reforms to the Next Gen brand to improve young players' pathway of launching to the top.
The...
Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion and a winner of other significant accomplishments in his career, is often considered part of the golden standard of men's tennis alongside his longtime rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
With Federer the first to exit the stage and Nadal potentially joining him on that parade at the end of 2024 (even though his long-term future in the game remains uncertain for now), men's tennis faces a gargantuan task to fill that void.
The Atp is already looking to explore more avenues by expanding tennis' reach to untapped markets like Saudi Arabia. The men's governing body has also announced significant reforms to the Next Gen brand to improve young players' pathway of launching to the top.
The...
- 1/4/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
An exciting lineup of exhibition matches as part of the 2024 Australian Open opening week has been announced.
The official start of the first Grand Slam of the year is now less than two weeks away. Emma Raducanu entering the main draw for the Australian Open is a recent story surrounding the event.
However, the action for the fans to enjoy does not start on January 14th when the main draw matches begin. Spectators are also able to savor a range of exhibitions that take place in the days before.
These matches are for charity, and they have been very successful in the past. Many of the biggest players in the sport have played in them. This year's exhibition lineup is no different, with some huge names featured.
January 9th sees Naomi Osaka face a currently unnamed opponent. She is a two-time champion in Melbourne and recently made a return to...
The official start of the first Grand Slam of the year is now less than two weeks away. Emma Raducanu entering the main draw for the Australian Open is a recent story surrounding the event.
However, the action for the fans to enjoy does not start on January 14th when the main draw matches begin. Spectators are also able to savor a range of exhibitions that take place in the days before.
These matches are for charity, and they have been very successful in the past. Many of the biggest players in the sport have played in them. This year's exhibition lineup is no different, with some huge names featured.
January 9th sees Naomi Osaka face a currently unnamed opponent. She is a two-time champion in Melbourne and recently made a return to...
- 1/4/2024
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Novak Djokovic had an incredible active winning streak in Australia before his match at the 2024 United Cup, where Alex de Minaur ended it.
Djokovic's dominance in Australia is quite well known as no other player has ever dominated at the Australian Open as much as Djokovic. 2023 saw him lift the 10th Australian Open trophy, the most out of any players, which shows you how well he's been playing there.
He generally doesn't play much outside of the Australian Open but occasionally will play an event in preparation for it. This year he opted to play at the United Cup and did well in his first match despite an injury scare with his wrist.
He played it down after the match but acknowledged a problem. It clearly impacted him against de Minaur as he couldn't exert the typical pressure during rallies, which, combined with de Minaur's strong play, was enough to...
Djokovic's dominance in Australia is quite well known as no other player has ever dominated at the Australian Open as much as Djokovic. 2023 saw him lift the 10th Australian Open trophy, the most out of any players, which shows you how well he's been playing there.
He generally doesn't play much outside of the Australian Open but occasionally will play an event in preparation for it. This year he opted to play at the United Cup and did well in his first match despite an injury scare with his wrist.
He played it down after the match but acknowledged a problem. It clearly impacted him against de Minaur as he couldn't exert the typical pressure during rallies, which, combined with de Minaur's strong play, was enough to...
- 1/3/2024
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World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz is winning up his preseason preparations in his native Spain before flying to Australia.
With most of his peers already jetting Down Under and accumulating some minutes on the match court in one of two Atp tournaments running this week, Alcaraz has not signed up to play any warm-up tournaments before the season's first Grand Slam.
Instead, the young Spaniard elected to extend his off-season training into the new year at the Ferrero Tennis Academy in Villena. In recent weeks, Alcaraz has been a busy fixture, playing in multiple exhibition matches across three continents.
The 20-year-old took part in the second annual of TennisFest Gnp exhibition in Mexico City, where he played in front of nearly 30,000 fans and defeated American Tommy Paul. Alcaraz then traveled to Los Cabos to train hotel guests in a joint collaboration with the One&Only Palmilla - a Mexican holiday resort.
With most of his peers already jetting Down Under and accumulating some minutes on the match court in one of two Atp tournaments running this week, Alcaraz has not signed up to play any warm-up tournaments before the season's first Grand Slam.
Instead, the young Spaniard elected to extend his off-season training into the new year at the Ferrero Tennis Academy in Villena. In recent weeks, Alcaraz has been a busy fixture, playing in multiple exhibition matches across three continents.
The 20-year-old took part in the second annual of TennisFest Gnp exhibition in Mexico City, where he played in front of nearly 30,000 fans and defeated American Tommy Paul. Alcaraz then traveled to Los Cabos to train hotel guests in a joint collaboration with the One&Only Palmilla - a Mexican holiday resort.
- 1/3/2024
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Jannik Sinner's coach, Simone Vagnozzi, has recently spoken on the comparisons between his protege and World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz.
Sinner and Alcaraz have emerged as the frontrunners in the Atp's Next Gen project. Both have successfully graduated from that level, winning the prestigious 21-and-under tournament and going on to achieve greater heights.
Alcaraz, 20, has already won two Grand Slams, becoming the first man born after 1990 to win multiple majors. He also became the youngest World No. 1 in Atp history at the age of 19 in 2022.
Despite being two years ahead in terms of age, Sinner's growth on the Atp Tour has been slightly slower than that of Alcaraz, but he has previously spoken about following his "own path" rather than focussing on direct comparisons with the Spaniard.
And now one of his coaches, Simone Vagnozzi, has stated that the Alcaraz is not the yardstick for Sinner, although he praised the young Spaniard.
Sinner and Alcaraz have emerged as the frontrunners in the Atp's Next Gen project. Both have successfully graduated from that level, winning the prestigious 21-and-under tournament and going on to achieve greater heights.
Alcaraz, 20, has already won two Grand Slams, becoming the first man born after 1990 to win multiple majors. He also became the youngest World No. 1 in Atp history at the age of 19 in 2022.
Despite being two years ahead in terms of age, Sinner's growth on the Atp Tour has been slightly slower than that of Alcaraz, but he has previously spoken about following his "own path" rather than focussing on direct comparisons with the Spaniard.
And now one of his coaches, Simone Vagnozzi, has stated that the Alcaraz is not the yardstick for Sinner, although he praised the young Spaniard.
- 1/2/2024
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Novak Djokovic has extended his dominance at the top of the Atp rankings by posting his 406th week as World No. 1.
As the Atp season begins on a clean slate in 2024, Djokovic remains the only player with five-digit ranking points. The Serb has built an enormous lead over second-placed Carlos Alcaraz, which stretched to 2,390 points.
Alcaraz is not in action until the Australian Open, while Djokovic is playing in the United Cup, where he was instrumental in powering Serbia to an opening group-stage win over China in Perth.
Djokovic has an opportunity to win a maximum of 500 ranking points at the mixed-gender team competition but is set to drop 250 ranking points from winning the Adelaide International last year.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion is not assured of the World No. 1 beyond the Australian Open. That is because Alcaraz doesn't defend any points in January and has room to gain over...
As the Atp season begins on a clean slate in 2024, Djokovic remains the only player with five-digit ranking points. The Serb has built an enormous lead over second-placed Carlos Alcaraz, which stretched to 2,390 points.
Alcaraz is not in action until the Australian Open, while Djokovic is playing in the United Cup, where he was instrumental in powering Serbia to an opening group-stage win over China in Perth.
Djokovic has an opportunity to win a maximum of 500 ranking points at the mixed-gender team competition but is set to drop 250 ranking points from winning the Adelaide International last year.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion is not assured of the World No. 1 beyond the Australian Open. That is because Alcaraz doesn't defend any points in January and has room to gain over...
- 1/2/2024
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The former coach of Serena Williams, Rick Macci, was full of praise for Novak Djokovic's stellar 2023 season in which he set numerous records.
Djokovic was in near-invincible form last year, winning the most singles titles of any player on the Atp Tour with seven. Of those, three were won at the Grand Slam level, and he was slightly unfortunate not to complete the Calendar Grand Slam by losing his lone major final at Wimbledon to Carlos Alcaraz.
The Serb dominated the field despite featuring in only 12 Atp tournaments. Djokovic scored the most Top 10 wins with 17 and became the first man to pick up 40 Masters 1000 crowns after triumphing in Cincinnati and Paris-Bercy in the second half of last season.
While Djokovic's year was stellar, Macci believes the 36-year-old did not receive enough acclaim for his efforts. For instance, Djokovic was snubbed from the Atp's end-of-season awards and denied millions...
Djokovic was in near-invincible form last year, winning the most singles titles of any player on the Atp Tour with seven. Of those, three were won at the Grand Slam level, and he was slightly unfortunate not to complete the Calendar Grand Slam by losing his lone major final at Wimbledon to Carlos Alcaraz.
The Serb dominated the field despite featuring in only 12 Atp tournaments. Djokovic scored the most Top 10 wins with 17 and became the first man to pick up 40 Masters 1000 crowns after triumphing in Cincinnati and Paris-Bercy in the second half of last season.
While Djokovic's year was stellar, Macci believes the 36-year-old did not receive enough acclaim for his efforts. For instance, Djokovic was snubbed from the Atp's end-of-season awards and denied millions...
- 1/1/2024
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Novak Djokovic started the new year with a bang by retaining his spot as World No. 1 at the beginning of the new season.
Djokovic, who is celebrating his 406th week as World No. 1, has now been ranked in that position in the 13th different year, extending his own record. The years in which the Serb has reigned supreme are 2011-2016 and 2018-2024.
This record is not the same as finishing the season ranked as World No. 1. Djokovic owns that record too, having done so on eight occasions, including last year when he fended off Carlos Alcaraz's challenge and became the oldest year-end No. 1 in Atp history.
But this latest milestone pertains to the fact that Djokovic has been able to touch onto the World No. 1 spot, irrespective of his final ranking at the end of that season.
It is an incredible record, whichever way you dissect it because it demonstrates the 36-year-old's remarkable longevity.
Djokovic, who is celebrating his 406th week as World No. 1, has now been ranked in that position in the 13th different year, extending his own record. The years in which the Serb has reigned supreme are 2011-2016 and 2018-2024.
This record is not the same as finishing the season ranked as World No. 1. Djokovic owns that record too, having done so on eight occasions, including last year when he fended off Carlos Alcaraz's challenge and became the oldest year-end No. 1 in Atp history.
But this latest milestone pertains to the fact that Djokovic has been able to touch onto the World No. 1 spot, irrespective of his final ranking at the end of that season.
It is an incredible record, whichever way you dissect it because it demonstrates the 36-year-old's remarkable longevity.
- 1/1/2024
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Individual awards continue to pile up for Novak Djokovic, as he was recently recognized by the Spanish publication Marca for his outstanding season in 2023.
Djokovic was crowned the 2023 Best International Sportsman in a 10-man shortlist. He garnered 35% of the votes and beat the likes of Formula One world champion Max Verstappen (2nd) and countryman Nikola Jokic (3rd), who stars for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA.
The Serbian superstar had a stellar year, and despite being snubbed in some high-esteem categories during the Awards Week by the Atp, he has since been recognized by sporting bodies and organizations outside of tennis.
Djokovic tied longtime rival Roger Federer for the fifth time for the European Sportsperson of the Year award and was also honored by French sports outlet L'Equipe. A few months ago, the World No. 1 was also named the most marketable tennis player.
The Marca award is voted for by...
Djokovic was crowned the 2023 Best International Sportsman in a 10-man shortlist. He garnered 35% of the votes and beat the likes of Formula One world champion Max Verstappen (2nd) and countryman Nikola Jokic (3rd), who stars for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA.
The Serbian superstar had a stellar year, and despite being snubbed in some high-esteem categories during the Awards Week by the Atp, he has since been recognized by sporting bodies and organizations outside of tennis.
Djokovic tied longtime rival Roger Federer for the fifth time for the European Sportsperson of the Year award and was also honored by French sports outlet L'Equipe. A few months ago, the World No. 1 was also named the most marketable tennis player.
The Marca award is voted for by...
- 1/1/2024
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