HiDef tennis from Down Under for the first time on ESPN2 HD beginning at 4 p.m. PT Sunday (Jan. 17) with first round coverage of the 2010 Australian Open and continuing through the end of the month.
ESPN2 will increase its programming to 113 live hours, plus more in afternoon reairs, the most in ESPN’s 26-year history with the event. Broadband ESPN360.com will also increase programming, to a most-ever 600 hours – all live from Melbourne, with users choosing between action on seven courts.
In addition, where appropriate ESPN’s SportsCenter – including the live weekday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. editions – and ESPNEWS will endeavor live look-ins to the action.