# Seven Tennis Coverage **URL:** \ **Category:** Seven Network\ **Tags:** sevennetwork\ **Created:** [December 19, 2016, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288 "2016-12-19T23:02:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 44
**Author:** ![cmo](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/d78d45/32.png) [@cmo](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/cmo)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 1:14am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/875 "2018-03-29T01:14:32Z")
Yes I can say it. And I obviously did. 🙄 ---
**Author:** ![turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/turdall/32/217_2.png) [@turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/turdall)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 1:19am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/876 "2018-03-29T01:19:34Z")
> [@Mitchell\_Nock](#): > > You can’t hope for a network to fail. We should be hoping that all networks are successful, maybe some more than others though
 Yet you were still hoping Married would fail
 And from what I read he never said he hopes Seven fail just that seven are left with nothing over the summer. Which isn’t my thoughts. I think Seven do a great job with the tennis and I actually think this is a silly move by tennis Australia. But I think you need to remember you make comments very similar about other networks. ---
**Author:** ![Mitchell\_Nock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/mitchell_nock/32/23562_2.png) [@Mitchell\_Nock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Mitchell_Nock)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/877 "2018-03-29T01:42:19Z")
But I was hoping MAFS the show would fail, not the whole Nine Network itself, there is a big difference there. He was saying that he was hoping Seven would be left with nothing over the summer which is basically saying that he is hoping they will fail; if they have nothing of course they’ll fail!! Of course I do agree that Nine will likely do a terrible job with the tennis compared to what Seven do and it is a silly move. I suppose you do have a point though, I do say similar things about other networks but only because I genuinely think their shows are terrible. ---
**Author:** ![turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/turdall/32/217_2.png) [@turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/turdall)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 1:46am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/878 "2018-03-29T01:46:16Z")
> [@Mitchell\_Nock](#): > > But I was hoping MAFS the show would fail, not the whole Nine Network itself, there is a big difference there. He was saying that he was hoping Seven would be left with nothing over the summer which is basically saying that he is hoping they will fail; if they have nothing of course they’ll fail!! Its not saying that at all. Tennis is only a small part of summer. Seven are competitive even without the tennis. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/879 "2018-03-29T01:49:09Z")
> **[Nine in Australian Open bombshell](http://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/channel-9-in-60-million-australian-open-bombshell/news-story/b9dc992d8a39c4b28c301a2041d0653b)** > > CHANNEL 9 has reportedly snatched the rights to broadcast the Australian Open from 2020. I think News Corp have little more that what MS members have seen on-line - , Fairfax article and tweets. ---
**Author:** ![cmo](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/d78d45/32.png) [@cmo](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/cmo)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/880 "2018-03-29T01:54:18Z")
I like change. I always change things at my workplace. I’m in a senior leadership position and constantly changing things to drive improvement and growth. I’m absolutely abhor people who say “we’ve always done it this way”; “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”. Wrong. If change doesn’t occur mediocrity ensues. I’ve always hated the status quo in all facets of life and will rail against it where possible. So changing tennis broadcasters will improve things for everyone including seven. They need to try something else. They’ve had it easy for too long. ---
**Author:** ![William\_C](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/william_c/32/305521_2.png) [@William\_C](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/William_C)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/881 "2018-03-29T01:58:06Z")
so it just goes to show money trumps loyalty, which I happen to put above 2 weeks ago. ---
**Author:** ![turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/turdall/32/217_2.png) [@turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/turdall)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/882 "2018-03-29T02:01:56Z")
> [@William\_C](#): > > so it just goes to show money trumps loyalty, which I happen to put above 2 weeks ago. You did. I personally don’t think its the right move by Tennis Australia and am going to be very interested to see how it performs when/if Nine get the rights. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/883 "2018-03-29T02:37:27Z")
Now it has been confirmed that Nine has won a new broadcast deal with Tennis Australia worth $60 million a year (as Fairfax has predicted). However the deal expires at the end of 2024, which could open the way for Seven to get a new contract in order to show the Australian Open in 2025, 50 years since Seven’s coverage began. ---
**Author:** ![bacco007](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/bacco007/32/99038_2.png) [@bacco007](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/bacco007)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/884 "2018-03-29T02:58:29Z")
However will people know what Seven is going to show at the start of the year now? ---
**Author:** ![cmo](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/d78d45/32.png) [@cmo](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/cmo)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 3:03am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/885 "2018-03-29T03:03:49Z")
Serves the right. They got the last deal in dodgy circumstances. They have abused the sport for many years and imposed people like Hamish mchlachan on viewers so they need their comeuppance. Will be nice to see a new broadcaster have a go. ---
**Author:** ![matt897](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/3d9bf3/32.png) [@matt897](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/matt897)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 3:39am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/886 "2018-03-29T03:39:47Z")
TA being stupid yet again? What a surprise! I don’t expect Nine to give the same treatment seven has done over the last few years, i really hope this isnt a dark day for tennis in australia where they have gone money over exposure because i simply don’t trust nine, their sports coverage has been a shambles over the past couple of decades. We will wait and see i suppose
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**Author:** ![Mitchell\_Nock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/mitchell_nock/32/23562_2.png) [@Mitchell\_Nock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Mitchell_Nock)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/887 "2018-03-29T03:55:26Z")
Wow, okay now it has been confirmed it now feels real. What is Seven going to show at the start of the year now sportswise? Now they can’t advertise shows like MKR & H&A start ‘after the tennis’ anymore
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**Author:** ![turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/turdall/32/217_2.png) [@turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/turdall)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/888 "2018-03-29T04:03:04Z")
> [@Mitchell\_Nock](#): > > Now they can’t advertise shows like MKR & H&A start ‘after the tennis’ anymore
 Well I guess they could if they wanted to. ---
**Author:** ![Salty](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/salty/32/71_2.png) [@Salty](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Salty)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 4:06am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/889 "2018-03-29T04:06:48Z")
> [@Mitchell\_Nock](#): > > Now they can’t advertise shows like MKR & H&A start ‘after the tennis’ anymore
 'After The Tennis on Nine 'đŸ€Ł ---
**Author:** ![SydneyCityTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/sydneycitytv/32/66248_2.png) [@SydneyCityTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/SydneyCityTV)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/890 "2018-03-29T04:08:41Z")
Please tell me you’re going to be OK with the Australian Open airing on Channel Nine, @Mitchell_Nock! > [@Mitchell\_Nock](#): > > What is Seven going to show at the start of the year now sportswise? Possibly cricket. Can’t imagine Nine wanting to pick up the rights for coverage that’s going to clash with the Australian Open + lead-up tournaments. > [@Mitchell\_Nock](#): > > Now they can’t advertise shows like MKR & H&A start ‘after the tennis’ anymore
 Although I’m sure Nine are absolutely delighted that for (at least) five years from 2020, they’ll be able to constantly air “After The Tennis” promos for programs like Married At First Sight during their coverage! 😜 ---
**Author:** ![Salty](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/salty/32/71_2.png) [@Salty](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Salty)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/891 "2018-03-29T04:09:06Z")
Gee l could just imagine what @LukeMovieMan reaction to this news today would’ve been. đŸ˜± ---
**Author:** ![NewsAustralia](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/newsaustralia/32/144191_2.png) [@NewsAustralia](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/NewsAustralia)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/892 "2018-03-29T04:09:07Z")
I am 100% confident it will be back on Seven at the beginning of 2025. They’ll do anything to secure it back and Nine don’t really have the reporters for that type of thing just like the Olympics but in saying that people might jump ship. ---
**Author:** ![inthewild](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/inthewild/32/158_2.png) [@inthewild](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/inthewild)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/893 "2018-03-29T04:12:05Z")
People would be on contracts that will expire or be for the length of a contract. I have always loved Tennis and thought 7 have done a great job. 9 will build a team and also do a good job I am sure. Cricket question is interesting. It does show that networks just don’t have bottomless reserves of $$$ to spend and are needing to be selective. It’s not as simple as we want it so get to keep it. ---
**Author:** ![Mitchell\_Nock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/mitchell_nock/32/23562_2.png) [@Mitchell\_Nock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Mitchell_Nock)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 4:13am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288/894 "2018-03-29T04:13:45Z")
Not when they aren’t the host broadcaster of the sport anymore, that would be silly. [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288.md?page=43) [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-tennis-coverage/2288.md?page=45)