Eurosport and LTA extend partnership for AEGON British Tennis Series 2009 - 2013 19/06/2009 |
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Eurosport Group and LTA, the Lawn Tennis Association, have extended their existing partnership for all three AEGON British Tennis Series events for five years from 2009 to 2013. These three prestigious grass court tournaments are held in June in the lead up to Wimbledon.
The deal features LIVE coverage on Eurosport of:
- the AEGON championships - ATP tournament held at the Queen's club
- AEGON International* – ATP tournament held in Eastbourne
- AEGON Classic - WTA tournament in Birmingham
Eurosport's coverage of these three tournaments is exclusive in all Eurosport's 59 territories, except in the UK and in Ireland. The deal also features internet rights on all Eurosport's websites for users from Eurosport's territories.
Roger Draper, CEO, LTA, said: "We are delighted to be working with Eurosport to provide sports fans with the opportunity to watch world class grass court tennis.”
Julien Bergeaud, Director of Rights Acquisitions and Sales, Eurosport Group, said: "We are delighted to bring viewers three of the best grass court tournaments on the road to Wimbledon. This agreement enhances Eurosport's unrivalled tennis offer in Europe, featuring three Grand Slam Tournaments, the 20 WTA Tour Premier events and an exciting line-up of ATP Tournaments".
*Eurosport also covers the AEGON International - WTA Eastbourne tournament, as part of its agreement with WTA Tour.
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