Madrid Open Tennis Channel coverage slammed by prominent journalist after Osaka-Svitolina fiasco weeks prior
WTAMonday, 29 April 2024 at 19:30
The prominent tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg
criticizes Tennis Channel for the delay in coverage of the match between
Francisco Cerundolo (No. 22) and Tommy Paul (No. 16) at the Madrid Open. Rothenberg had
previously criticized the coverage of the match between Naomi Osaka and Elina
Svitolina at the Miami Open.
The journalist logged into Tennis Channel to follow
the duel between the American and the Argentine but noticed a delay, as the
match was 3-2 in favor of Paul, but the official stream still showed 0-0.
"Currently 5 games behind... Paul vs.
Cerundolo is at 3-2 and it's still 0-0 on the stream. I just canceled my upcoming
renewal @TennisChannel," some fan wrote
This is not the first time that someone has
reported this situation, as during the second round of the Miami Open, in Naomi
Osaka's victory over Elina Svitolina (6-2, 7-6), the official broadcast also
had a similar delay to what happened in Madrid.
"Tennis Channel streaming is a disaster. The
Osaka-Svitolina stream is a full changeover + game behind. How does this
happen? Never encountered another streaming service that offers lag quite so
glacial," Rothenberg had written.
“Tennis Channel monopolizing the tour has lead to serious
complacency on quality by them, frustratingly.”
"Tennis
Channel Plus feed currently more than three minutes behind live score,"
Rothenberg had written.
The third-round match between Paul and Cerundolo ended with the Argentine's victory by 6-7(7), 6-4, 6-2. The clay court specialist will face none other than the 4th seed Alexander Zverev, seeking a spot in the quarterfinals.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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