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MultiChoice and Tennis Australia Extend Broadcast Partnership to 2021

MultiChoice and Tennis Australia have announced the extension of their relationship to 2021 for the broadcast of the tournament on SuperSport. Along with extensive coverage of the Australian Open and AO qualifying, the deal will see the Laver Cup broadcast into 54 countries in Africa for the first time.

Also included are lead-in tournaments: the Australian and Asia-Pacific Wildcard playoffs, Mastercard Hopman Cup, World Tennis Challenge, Brisbane International presented by Suncorp (ATP matches), Sydney International (ATP matches). 

“SuperSport has over the years enjoyed a successful partnership with Tennis Australia which has seen the Australian Open become one of the most watched grand slams across Sub-Saharan Africa whilst assisting us in extending our footprint on the continent,” said Gideon Khobane, SuperSport’s chief executive. 

“The new deal, with the added content, shows the trust Tennis Australia has in us as a broadcaster to help them reach new markets and grow the event across the African continent.” “We have had a long-standing partnership with SuperSport now for more than 20 years and we are extremely pleased to not just extend but also expand our relationship,” Tennis Australia Chief Revenue Officer Richard Heaselgrave said. 

Making this announcement, Cecil Sunkwa Mills, General Manager, MultiChoice Ghana, said “SuperSport’s coverage will include two simultaneous linear TV feeds, mobile and internet, live and on-demand broadcast with additional coverage of news, results and videos online.” He added “sports fans in Ghana can expect a good variety of live international sporting shows including the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, International Marathons amongst others”.