Tennis Veterans/Masters/Champions Tour

[cazza99]

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/42809381) - Boris Becker appeals for help in finding five of his six Grand Slam trophies

[cazza99]

ATP Champions Tour is at the Royal Albert Hall from 6-9th December

https://www.atpchampionstour.com/en/events/london

https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2018/champions-tennis/

Does anybody know if this is televised/streamed anywhere?

[cazza99]

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-46429054)- Boris Becker drops bankruptcy immunity claim

[Stell]

The BBC used to show it, years ago. I think ITV 4 then showed it for a while and then stopped it.

[cazza99]

The BBC used to show it, years ago. I think ITV 4 then showed it for a while and then stopped it.

I already checked those but they are not showing it. Nothing mentioned on the ATP website either.

[JAMES4578]

ATP Champions Tour is at the Royal Albert Hall from 6-9th December

https://www.atpchampionstour.com/en/events/london

https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2018/champions-tennis/

Does anybody know if this is televised/streamed anywhere?

There was certainly no coverage anywhere last year, not so high profile nowadays even if McEnroe bowing out this year(after missing it in 2017)

[Stell]

I've contacted the BBC about it and I'm waiting for their reply.

[themass15]

Great fun at the Albert Hall this afternoon

[exislander]

Great fun at the Albert Hall this afternoon

Can you tell us who won please? It seems a shame no-one can see it unless actually there.

[Sallydaisy]

Can you tell us who won please? It seems a shame no-one can see it unless actually there.
This is from the ATP website (link below)
https://www.atpchampionstour.com/en/news/2018/philippoussis-haas-london-2018-thursday

If you thought you could miss any of the action at Champions Tennis at the Royal Albert Hall, Thursday’s play proved otherwise. Mark Philippoussis defeated Goran Ivanisevic 6-3, 3-6, 17-15 in a thriller, saving four match points in the Champions Tie-break.



Legends Cup champion Tommy Haas picked up right where he left off in Mallorca, earlier in the day. The former World No. 2 got off to a fast start by beating Belgian Xavier Malisse 7-5, 6-4.

Friday’s Schedule:
1:30 pm - Ferrero vs. Philippoussis
Bahrami/Enqvist vs. Haas/Pernfors

7:30 pm - Malisse vs. Rusedski
Henman/McEnroe vs.Enqvist/Ivanisevic

[exislander]

Thanks Sally......I had foolishly expected the website to be updated with results soon after the afternoon session.:shrug:

[patlowe]

I really miss this. Loved it when it was televised. Always made me want to go. Sort of kicked off Christmas too. Love the dogs that they are using as ball retrievers.

[karanga]

I really miss being able to watch this as well. It was a fun event to watch in the run up to Christmas. :sad:

[Stell]

I've received a reply from Peter Matchett of the BBC Enquiries Team. He claimed that he's also a tennis fan and Sky used to show it, but Amazon Prime now have the rights to it. He claimed if the rights come up for bidding, in the future, the BBC might bid for it again.

[Elizabeth]

I contacted Prime but they say they have not procured rights for this.

[jagmad]

So someone's got it (wrong).
"Here who wants to show the vet's tennis??" :whistle::shrug::confused:

We went every day last year (it was brilliant) but ill health has stopped us this year.
Shame cos we really wanted to go as we read it was J macs last time.

[lovetennis]

ITV4 showed it for a few years. I went in 2010 and they were the broadcaster then. Great fun and a shame it's no longer on TV

[Stell]

This is what he put:

Many thanks for getting in contact with us.

Great to speak with a fellow tennis fan!

As it stands, Amazon Prime actually have the rights to this (they won it, Sky who had it previously).

But we note your fondness for it and suggestion to have it back on the BBC. Its feedback such as yours that go towards informing decisions and improving our services so for writing in, we are very grateful.

I welcome any enquiries you may have in future and wish you a wonderful and safe winter season.

Kind regards

Peter Matchett

BBC Enquiries Team

[Stell]

Thank you for your recent email regarding the Champions Tour from the Royal Albert Hall.

Unfortunately, we have no plans to broadcast this again.

However, if plans change, please keep an eye on our website www.itv.com and listing magazines for further updates.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to contact us here at ITV Viewer Services.

If we can be of further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards

Rita

ITV Viewer Services Officer

[Linda]

Was it on Amazon Prime then? I searched for it but couldn't find it.

[cazza99]

Was it on Amazon Prime then? I searched for it but couldn't find it.

Somebody said earlier that Amazon did not have the rights, so it looks like nobody had them. Maybe we should all write to the BBC complaining.

[JAMES4578]

See Juan Carlos Ferrero won the event over Tommy Haas, don't see any details of doubles matches (though they're exhibitions). Contact from BBC was obviously misinformed as sure Prime was not covering it, other than ATP tour (Masters/World Tour Finals,500s and some 250s) plus US Open only other event I have seen listed for Amazon in 2019 is the Laver Cup.

[cazza99]

Just realised it is the masters Royal Albert Hall event this weekend. Does anyone know of a stream.

https://www.atpchampionstour.com/en/events/london

[exislander]

Just realised it is the masters Royal Albert Hall event this weekend. Does anyone know of a stream.

https://www.atpchampionstour.com/en/events/london

I had forgotten about this event but some digging on Google and I found this

https://www.myworldchampionstennis.co.uk/live-streaming

[cazza99]

Schedule here - https://www.myworldchampionstennis.co.uk/schedule

Greg and Baghdatis currently playing Malisse/Ferrero

Haas vs Ferrero follows

[cazza99]

I had forgotten about this event but some digging on Google and I found this

https://www.myworldchampionstennis.co.uk/live-streaming


It looks like this may be an official site and stream.

[themass15]

I went Thursday afternoon. Still good fun