BBC and Prime Video to share LTA grass court season

The LTA has agreed a broadcast distribution deal with the BBC and Amazon Prime Video.

The Surbiton Trophy, Rothesay Open, Rothesay Classic, Queens, and Eastbourne will be shown by the free-to-air broadcaster and streaming giant. Prime Video is the UK broadcast partner for all WTA and ATP events, but has agreed to co-broadcast with the BBC so the sport can gain further exposure.

The Surbiton Trophy will be aired on the BBC’s digital platforms, and features Andy Murray’s return to action this week. Next will be the Rothesay Open in Nottingham, which has world no. seven Ons Jabeur playing - the men’s will be on BBC’s digital platforms and the women’s shared between the BBC and Prime Video.

The Rothesay Classic in Birmingham will see Emma Raducanu on both the BBC and Prime Video, while Murray, Cam Norrie, Dan Evans, Jack Draper, Carlos Alcaraz, and Matteo Berrettini will be playing at Queens on both broadcasters. Finally, Eastbourne has eight of the women’s top ten playing, including Raducanu, and will be shown by both, with the men’s tournament being held will be on Prime Video.

Richard Daish, LTA marketing & commercial director, said: “The LTA continues to open tennis up to new audiences and we have created more opportunities for UK based sports fans to engage in tennis this year.

“With even more British stars competing across our events this year, we want as many fans as possible to enjoy a fantastic summer of tennis and be inspired by what they see.”

Director of BBC Sport Barbara Slater commented: “We are delighted to bring comprehensive coverage of an exciting summer of tennis to our audiences.

“We will once again cover the prestigious Queen’s and Eastbourne tournaments on BBC TV and online, as well as Emma Raducanu leading an impressive line-up in Birmingham and Andy Murray’s highly anticipated return to the Surbiton Trophy. Fans can follow all the action 24/7 across BBC TV and online.”

Alex Green, MD of live sport for Prime Video Europe, said: “We are delighted to be bringing Prime members an exciting summer of British tennis on Prime Video this year.

“These events are an important part of the tennis calendar featuring the best British players and they will only add to our existing coverage.”