2007 ACURA CLASSIC
NEW BROADCAST TIMES |
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Telecast Time |
Broadcaster |
| FRIDAY AUGUST 3 |
1:00PM |
TENNIS CHANNEL 1st Singles QF (TAPE DELAY) |
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3:00PM |
ESPN2 2nd Singles QF (TAPE DELAY) |
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7:00PM |
TENNIS CHANNEL Singles QF (LIVE) |
| SATURDAY AUGUST 4 |
1:00PM |
ESPN 1ST Singles SF (LIVE) |
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FOLLOWED BY TENNIS CHANNEL Doubles SF |
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8:00 PM |
TENNIS CHANNEL 2nd Singles SF (TAPE DELAY) |
| SUNDAY AUGUST 5 |
2:00PM |
ESPN2 Singles Final (LIVE) |
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FOLLOWED BY TENNIS CHANNEL Doubles Final |
****All times are in Pacific Daylight Time****
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| 2007 ACURA CLASSIC ANNOUNCES ON-AIR COMMENTATORS
FOR ESPN2 AND THE TENNIS CHANNEL TELECASTS |
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Ted Robinson to Make San Diego Debut with Play-by-Play Commentary on ESPN2; Telecasts to Feature On-Court Coaching for First Time.
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SAN DIEGO, CA, July 23, 2007 – The Acura Classic (July 28 – August 5 at the La Costa Resort & Spa), today announced its lineup of on-air commentators for the tournament’s 3-day coverage on both ESPN2 and The Tennis Channel. For the first time, veteran sportscaster Ted Robinson, lead announcer for NBC’s coverage of both Wimbledon and the French Open since 2000, will provide play-by-play commentary of the Acura Classic on ESPN2. He will be joined by on-air hosts Pam Shriver and Mary Joe Fernandez. The Tennis Channel’s coverage will be anchored by Leif Shiras and Katrina Adams. Coverage on both networks will include three days of matches from Friday, August 3 though Sunday August 5.
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On-Court Coaching Will Add Excitement for TV Viewers
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In a move that will add another exciting element for TV viewers, this year’s Acura Classic will feature on-court coaching for the first time. Players will be allowed to converse with their designated coach during each set break, as well as when opponents call for their trainer or take other emergency breaks. On-court coaches, who will be seated conveniently near the courtside, will be equipped with microphones for all matches aired on television, and the sound will be broadcast live. Additionally, the Acura Classic will again employ live Hawk-Eye “Instant Replay” technology on this year’s ESPN2 broadcasts. Highlights of this year’s Acura Classic coverage will include three live broadcasts on ESPN2, including the Championship Final on Sunday, August 5th and a Semifinal Match on Saturday, August 4th. Additionally, for the first time this year Quarterfinal Matches will be televised on Friday, August 3rd on both The Tennis Channel and ESPN2. The Acura Classic is also part of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour's exclusive Tier I international tennis package, which will reach a potential international viewership of over 457 million homes. The tournament will be televised in Australia, Europe, China, Japan, the Middle East, Russia, South America and South Africa. |
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