Mumbai: SonyLIV, the premium OTT platform of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), is all set to stream the Australian Open 2018. Also, known as the ‘Fans Slam’, the Australian Open is chronologically the first of the four Grand Slam Tennis events of the year. It will play out on SonyLIV from 15-28 January 2018.
The 106th edition of the tournament will see Roger Federer defend his title, after his memorable five-set win over Rafael Nadal last year. Crowd favourite, Novak Djokovic, will also be looking to leave behind an injury-plagued 2017, as he takes the field in a competition he has won 6 times.
With the Women Singles defending champion, Serena Williams, opting out as she regains fitness following the birth of her daughter in September, we are set to witness a new champion in this category. The Women Singles event will feature a clinquant array of well-known names and rising stars of tennis, including Simona Halep (No. 1 seed), Caroline Wozniacki (No. 2 seed) and Venus Williams (No. 5 seed).
SonyLIV will also be exclusively streaming coverage of an additional court along with the regular matches. The matches will also be available as video on-demand (VOD) so that fans can follow the action at their own convenience. SonyLIV has established itself as the go-to destination for sports in the country being home to the widest range of sporting properties across sports like cricket, football, tennis, WWE, basketball and more.Australian Open 2018 on SonyLIV is presented by Johnnie Walker, powered by HP and Volkswagen is an associate sponsor. The tournament will also be telecasted live on SONY SIX, SONY SIX HD, SONY TEN 2 and SONY TEN 2 HD channels.
Uday Sodhi, EVP and Head, Digital Business, Sony Pictures Networks (SPN) said, “SonyLIV aims to be at the digital forefront of making India a multi-sport loving nation. Digital platforms are transforming the sports viewing experience and changing the dynamics between fans, players, teams and advertisers. We are proud to present The Australian Open 2018 which kick starts the new Grand Slam season. We at SonyLIV are as excited as our viewers and brand partners to follow every serve of the Grand Slam live.”
