ESPN is significantly enhancing its tennis coverage with a new 12-year agreement with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to broadcast the U.S. Open through 2037. This deal expands ESPN’s presence not only on traditional channels but also by growing its innovative RedZone coverage, which offers dynamic, whiparound-style broadcasts focusing on key matches across multiple courts. Tennis personalities Andy Roddick and Chris Eubanks play a central role in this expanded coverage, providing fresh and insightful commentary that connects with fans. Roddick’s rise as a commentator is boosted by his popular podcast and his history as a 2003 U.S. Open champion.

ESPN’s tennis portfolio is extensive, including long-term agreements to air the Australian Open through 2031 and Wimbledon through 2035. The increased competition, particularly from TNT Sports which secured rights for Roland Garros starting in 2025, appears to have driven ESPN to invigorate and innovate its tennis broadcasts. TNT’s introduction of NFL-style "RedZone" and whiparound tennis coverage has influenced ESPN’s approach, encouraging the network to expand its own real-time, multi-court tennis presentation style, now accessible via ESPN2 and the ESPN App, alongside ESPN and ABC broadcasts.

Central to ESPN’s renewed strategy is the increased visibility of former players as analysts. Andy Roddick’s partnership with veteran play-by-play announcer Chris Fowler has been especially well received, while Chris Eubanks’ growing on-air presence offers deep tactical insights with a polished delivery. The network also benefits from contributions by established voices like Mary Joe Fernandez and former players such as James Blake, Genie Bouchard, and CoCo Vandeweghe. The inclusion of new studio hosts Malika Andrews and Katie George signal ESPN’s commitment to evolving its tennis coverage to appeal to both longtime fans and newer audiences.

Further broadening the tennis calendar, ESPN has extended coverage to include mixed doubles championships held before the main U.S. Open draw, adding three extra days of programming. Coverage is widely available across ESPN networks, ESPN Deportes, and the ESPN App’s Unlimited plan, highlighting the network’s push to make tennis more accessible and engaging. The 2026 U.S. Open will culminate with the women’s final on September 12 and the men’s final on September 13, showcasing ESPN’s enhanced and multi-platform commitment to delivering premium tennis content well into the future.