- Most Digital Coverage Ever with More than 1100 Hours on WatchESPN
- Djokovic Defending Two Titles
In March, ESPN has extensive coverage of tennis’ two biggest tournaments outside the four Majors – the BNP Paribas Open from Indian Wells, Calif., and the Miami Open presented by Itaú, including the most digital coverage ever with over 1100 total hours on WatchESPN. The 48 hours on TV and WatchESPN includes the women’s and men’s semifinals and championships from both events. In addition, the multi-court presentation on WatchESPN starts with first round coverage of each tournament – Wednesday, March 8, at Indian Wells and Wednesday, March 22, in Miami.
ESPN’s lead tennis host Chris Fowler will work both events, joined in California by Patrick McEnroe, Chrissie Evert, Brad Gilbert and Pam Shriver; and in Florida by Darren Cahill, Cliff Drysdale, Mary Joe Fernandez and Gilbert.
BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells, Calif.
- WatchESPN: 577 total hours of daily coverage of ATP and WTA matches March 8 – 19, featuring ATP matches with multiple feed offerings from up to seven courts (Stadiums 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7).
- TV and WatchESPN: 23 hours, begins Thursday, March 16, and concludes with the Women’s and Men’s Championships on ESPN on Sunday, March 19.
- Talent: Chris Fowler, Patrick McEnroe, Brad Gilbert, Pam Shriver and Chrissie Evert
- Defending Champions: Novak Djokovic (three-time defending champ), Victoria Azarenka.
Miami Open presented by Itaú, Miami
- WatchESPN: 582 total hours of daily coverage of ATP and WTA matches March 22 – April 2, featuring ATP matches with multiple feed offerings from up to eight courts (Stadium, Grandstand, Courts 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 and 10).
- TV and WatchESPN: 25 hours, begins Wednesday, March 29, and continues through the Women’s Championship (Sat., April 1) and the Men’s Championship (Sun., April 2) on ESPN2.
- Talent: Chris Fowler, Darren Cahill, Brad Gilbert, Cliff Drysdale and Mary Joe Fernandez
- Defending Champions: Novak Djokovic (three-time defending champ), Victoria Azarenka.
| Surveying the Field BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells, Calif.
Miami Open presented by Itaú, Miami
*Notably missing is the WTA defending champion of both events, Victoria Azarenka, currently on maternity leave. |
| Date | Time (ET) | Event | Network(s) |
| Mar 8 – 19 | 2 p.m. – finish | BNP Paribas Open – Seven-court Offering | WatchESPN |
| Thu, Mar 16 | 2 – 6 p.m. | BNP Paribas Open – Quarterfinals | ESPN2, WatchESPN |
| 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. | BNP Paribas Open – Quarterfinals | ESPN2, WatchESPN |
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| Fri, Mar 17 | 3 – 5 p.m. | BNP Paribas Open – Men’s Quarterfinals | ESPN, WatchESPN |
| 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. | BNP Paribas Open – Women’s Semifinals | ESPN2, WatchESPN |
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| Sat, Mar 18 | 2 – 7 p.m. | BNP Paribas Open – Men’s Semifinals | ESPN, WatchESPN |
| Sun, Mar 19 | 2 – 6 p.m. | BNP Paribas Open – Men’s & Women’s Championships | ESPN, WatchESPN |
| Mar 22 – Apr 2 | 11 a.m. – finish | Miami Open – Eight-court Offering | WatchESPN |
| Wed, Mar 29 | 1 – 5 p.m. | Miami Open – Quarterfinals | ESPN2, WatchESPN |
| 7 – 11 p.m. | Miami Open – Quarterfinals | ESPN2, WatchESPN |
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| Thu, Mar 30 | 1 – 5 p.m. | Miami Open – Women’s Semifinal #1, Men’s Quarterfinals | ESPN2, WatchESPN |
| 7 – 11 p.m. | Miami Open – Men’s Quarterfinals, Women’s Semifinal #2 | ESPN2, WatchESPN |
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| Fri, Mar 31 | 1 – 3 p.m. | Miami Open – Men’s Semifinal #1 | ESPN2, WatchESPN |
| 7 – 9 p.m. | Miami Open – Men’s Semifinal #2 | ESPNEWS, WatchESPN |
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| Sat, Apr 1 | 1 – 3:30 p.m. | Miami Open – Women’s Championship | ESPN2, WatchESPN |
| Sun, Apr 2 | 1 – 3:30 p.m. | Miami Open – Men’s Championship | ESPN2, WatchESPN |
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