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18 December 2014
2015 Summer of Tennis on Seven
With the stars of world tennis descending on Australia – including
FEDERER, NADAL, WILLIAMS, DJOKOVIC, STOSUR and KYRGIOS –
Seven will serve up more tennis on more platforms than ever before in a
whole new world of sports broadcasting.
From the Hopman Cup in Perth and the Brisbane International, to Sydney‟s APIA International and the
Kooyong Classic in Melbourne, all roads on Seven this summer lead to the first Grand Slam of 2015, the
Australian Open.
For the first time, in addition to live and exclusive match coverage on Channel 7 and 7TWO, fans will be
able to watch every tournament during the Summer of Tennis streamed live on mobile, tablet and desktop
devices.
This online coverage will also allow fans to watch the match of their choice from any television court
throughout the summer – as well as the Channel 7 / 7TWO broadcast.
When the action turns to Melbourne Park, Seven‟s coverage will be available through the PLUS7 service
on Hybrid (HBB) TV – a first in Australian broadcasting.
Fans will also get to choose from up to seven broadcast courts at the Australian Open at any one time. And
more than just live streaming, viewers will be able to catch up on match highlights, follow players on social
media, interact with other fans and keep an eye on live scores.
So whether it‟s on free-to-air TV, the 7Sport app, at 7sport.com.au, or via Hybrid TV, Seven will this year
deliver the most comprehensive and compelling coverage of the Australian tennis summer ever seen.
And once again the world‟s leading tennis experts from Seven‟s commentary team will guide viewers
through all the action.
BRUCE McAVANEY will be in the commentary chair throughout the Open, with expert analysis from fourtime Grand Slam champion JIM COURIER and, when his playing commitments allow, Australia‟s own
LLEYTON HEWITT will also return.
Joining them will be an unrivalled team of tennis experts including TODD WOODBRIDGE, JOHN
NEWCOMBE, JOHN FITZGERALD, ROGER RASHEED, SAM SMITH, RENNAE STUBBS, ALICIA
MOLIK, NICOLE BRADTKE and HENRI LECONTE – as well as a Seven‟s accomplished team of TV
hosts, commentators and reporters who will help to bring the Australian Open series alive.
Full broadcast and commentary details are attached.
For more information:
Greg Smith [email protected] | 0438 777 164
Drew Warne-Smith [email protected] | 0402 270 859
* Note for Editors: Hybrid Broadcast Broadband Television – or Hybrid (HBB) TV – is a new system that combines the
power of broadcast TV with the internet and other content delivery platforms. This allows Seven to not only deliver our
TV content to mass audiences but also scale that content and engage with our audiences one-on-one.
ROAD TO THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2015
HOPMAN CUP
WHEN: January 4 - 10, 2015
WHERE: Perth Arena
HOSTS: Basil Zempilas, Mark Gibson
COMMENTATORS: Darren Cahill, Fred Stolle, Kerryn Pratt, Peter Marcato
Australia‟s top players Nick Kyrgios and Casey Dellacqua headline the entertaining official mixed team
competition of the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The field includes World No.1 Serena Williams
(USA), defending champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA), Andy Murray (GBR), and Eugenie Bouchard
(CAN). In total, nine current top 20 players, including three top-ten women, will take to the court in Perth.
SUN JAN 4 - DAY - CANADA V CZECH REP
Melb 1pm-3pm LIVE on 7, 3pm -7pm LIVE 7mate
Syd 1pm-3pm LIVE on 7, 3pm -7pm LIVE 7mate
Bris 12pm-2pm LIVE on 7, 2pm -6pm LIVE 7mate
Adel 12.30pm-2.30pm LIVE on 7, 2.30pm -6.30pm LIVE 7mate
Per 10am-12pm LIVE on 7, 12pm -4pm LIVE 7mate
SUN JAN 4 - NIGHT - AUSTRALIA V POLAND
Melb 8.30pm – 2.30am LIVE on 7mate
Syd 8.30pm – 2.30am LIVE on 7mate
Bris 7.30pm – 1.30am LIVE on 7mate
Adel 8pm – 2am LIVE on 7mate
Per 5.30pm – 11.30pm LIVE on 7mate
MON JAN 5 - DAY - ITALY V USA
Melb 1pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
Syd 1pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
Bris 12am – 6pm LIVE on 7mate
Ade 12.30pm – 6.30pm LIVE on 7mate
Per 10am – 4pm LIVE on 7mate
MON JAN 5 - NIGHT - GREAT BRITAIN V FRANCE
Melb 8.30pm – 2.30am LIVE on 7mate
Syd 8.30pm – 2.30am LIVE on 7mate
Bris 7.30pm – 1.30am LIVE on 7mate
Adel 8pm – 2am LIVE on 7mate
Per 5.30pm – 11.30pm LIVE on 7mate
TUES JAN 6 - DAY - CZECH REP V ITALY
Melb 1pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
Syd 1pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
Bris 12am – 6pm LIVE on 7mate
Adel 12.30pm – 6.30pm LIVE on 7mate
Per 10am – 4pm LIVE on 7mate
TUES JAN 6 - NIGHT - CANADA V USA
Melb 8.30pm – 2.30am LIVE on 7mate
Syd 8.30pm – 2.30am LIVE on 7mate
Bris 7.30pm – 1.30am LIVE on 7mate
Adel 8pm – 2am LIVE on 7mate
Per 5.30pm – 11.30pm LIVE on 7mate
WED JAN 7 - DAY - GREAT BRITAIN V POLAND
Melb 1pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mAte
Syd 1pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
Bris 12am – 6pm LIVE on 7mate
Adel 12.30pm – 6.30pm LIVE on 7mate
Per 10am – 4pm LIVE on 7mate
WED JAN 7 - NIGHT - AUSTRALIA V FRANCE
Melb 8.30pm – 2.30am LIVE on 7mate
Syd 8.30pm – 2.30am LIVE on 7mate
Bris 7.30pm – 1.30am LIVE on 7mate
Adel 8pm – 2am LIVE on 7mate
Per 5.30pm – 11.30pm LIVE on 7mate
THURS JAN 8 - DAY - CANADA V ITALY
Melb 1pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
Syd 1pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
Bris 12am – 6pm LIVE on 7mate
Adel 12.30pm – 6.30pm LIVE on 7mate
Per 10am – 4pm LIVE on 7mate
THURS JAN 8 - NIGHT - CZECH REP V USA
Melb 8.30pm – 2.30am LIVE on 7mate
Syd 8.30pm – 2.30am LIVE on 7mate
Bris 7.30pm – 1.30am LIVE on 7mate
Adel 8pm – 2am LIVE on 7mate
Per 5.30pm – 11.30pm LIVE on 7mate
FRI JAN 9 - DAY - FRANCE v POLAND
Melb 1pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
Syd 1pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
Bris 12am – 6pm LIVE on 7mate
Adel 12.30pm – 6.30pm LIVE on 7mate
Per 10am – 4pm LIVE on 7mate
FRI JAN 9 - NIGHT - AUSTRALIA V GREAT BRITAIN
Melb 8.30pm – 2.30am LIVE on 7mate
Syd 8.30pm – 2.30am LIVE on 7mate
Bris 7.30pm – 1.30am LIVE on 7mate
Adel 8pm – 2am LIVE on 7mate
Per 5.30pm – 11.30pm LIVE on 7mate
SAT JAN 10 - NIGHT - FINAL
Melb 6.30pm – 2.30am LIVE on 7mate
Syd 6.30pm – 2.30am LIVE on 7mate
Bris 5.30pm – 1.30am LIVE on 7mate
Adel 6pm – 2am LIVE on 7mate
Per 3.30pm – 11.30pm LIVE on 7mate
BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL
WHEN: January 4 – January 11, 2015
WHERE: Queensland Tennis Centre, Brisbane
HOSTS: Todd Woodbridge and Hamish McLachlan
COMMENTATORS: John Fitzgerald, Rennae Stubbs, Sam Smith, Geoff Masters.
A record eight Grand Slam champions will headline Brisbane International in 2015, the highest
number in the event‟s history: Roger Federer, Juan Martin del Potro, Marin Cilic, Lleyton
Hewitt, Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic, Sam Stosur and Victoria Azarenka.
BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL DATES AND TELECAST TIMES ON 7TWO
SUNDAY JANUARY 4
Melbourne
2pm – 6.30pm LIVE
Sydney
2pm – 6.30pm LIVE
Brisbane
1pm – 5.30pm LIVE
Adelaide
1.30pm – 6pm LIVE
Perth
11am – 3.30pm LIVE
MONDAY JANUARY 5 - DAY
Melbourne
12pm – 5.30pm LIVE
Sydney
12pm – 5.30pm LIVE
Brisbane
11am – 4.30pm LIVE
Adelaide
11.30am – 5pm LIVE
Perth
9am – 2.30pm LIVE
MONDAY JANUARY 5 - NIGHT
Melbourne
8pm – 11pm LIVE
Sydney
8pm – 11pm LIVE
Brisbane
7pm – 10pm LIVE
Adelaide
7.30pm – 10.30pm LIVE
Perth
5pm – 8pm LIVE
TUESDAY JANUARY 6 - DAY
Melbourne
12pm – 5.30pm LIVE
Sydney
12pm – 5.30pm LIVE
Brisbane
11am – 4.30pm LIVE
Adelaide
11.30am – 5pm LIVE
Perth
9am – 2.30pm LIVE
TUESDAY JANUARY 6 – NIGHT
Melbourne
8pm – 11pm LIVE
Sydney
8pm – 11pm LIVE
Brisbane
7pm – 10.pm LIVE
Adelaide
7.30pm – 10.30pm LIVE
Perth
5pm – 8pm LIVE
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 7 - DAY
Melbourne
12pm – 5.30pm LIVE
Sydney
12pm – 5.30pm LIVE
Brisbane
11am – 4.30pm LIVE
Adelaide
11.30am – 5pm LIVE
Perth
9am – 2.30pm LIVE
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 7 - NIGHT
Melbourne
8pm – 11pm LIVE
Sydney
8pm – 11pm LIVE
Brisbane
7pm – 10pm LIVE
Adelaide
7.30pm – 10.30pm LIVE
Perth
5pm – 8pm LIVE
THURSDAY JANUARY 8 - DAY
Melbourne
12pm – 5.30pm LIVE
Sydney
12pm – 5.30pm LIVE
Brisbane
11am – 4.30pm LIVE
Adelaide
11.30am – 5pm LIVE
Perth
9am – 2.30pm LIVE
THURSDAY JANUARY 8 - NIGHT
Melbourne
8pm – 11pm LIVE
Sydney
8pm – 11pm LIVE
Brisbane
7pm – 10pm LIVE
Adelaide
7.30pm – 10.30pm LIVE
Perth
5pm – 8pm LIVE
FRIDAY JANUARY 9 - DAY
Melbourne
12pm – 5.30pm LIVE
Sydney
12pm – 5.30pm LIVE
Brisbane
11am – 4.30pm LIVE
Adelaide
11.30am – 5pm LIVE
Perth
9am – 2.30pm LIVE
FRIDAY JANUARY 9 – NIGHT
Melbourne
8pm – 11pm LIVE
Sydney
8pm – 11pm LIVE
Brisbane
7pm – 10pm LIVE
Adelaide
7.30pm – 10.30pm LIVE
Perth
5pm – 8pm LIVE
SATURDAY JANUARY 10 - DAY
Melbourne
1pm – 6pm LIVE
Sydney
1pm – 6pm LIVE
Brisbane
12pm – 5pm LIVE
Adelaide
12.30pm-5.30pm LIVE
Perth
10am – 3pm LIVE
SATURDAY JANUARY 10 - NIGHT
Melbourne
8pm – 11.30pm LIVE
Sydney
8pm – 11.30pm LIVE
Brisbane
7pm – 10.30pm LIVE
Adelaide
7.30pm – 11pm LIVE
Perth
5pm – 8.30pm LIVE
SUNDAY JANUARY 11 - NIGHT
Melbourne
8pm – 10.30pm LIVE
Sydney
8pm – 10.30pm LIVE
Brisbane
7pm – 9.30pm LIVE
Adelaide
7.30pm – 10pm LIVE
Perth
5pm – 7.30pm LIVE
APIA INTERNATIONAL SYDNEY
WHEN: January 11 – 17, 2015
WHERE: Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney
DAY HOST: Ryan Phelan
NIGHT HOST: Hamish McLachlan
COMMENTATORS: John Newcombe, Todd Woodbridge, Sam Smith, Rennae Stubbs, Allan
Stone and Geoff Masters
Some of the biggest stars in women‟s tennis will descend on Sydney with French Open runner-up
Simona Halep, Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova and Australian Open semi-finalist Agnieszka
Radwanska all returning to the Apia International in 2015. The trio, ranked No.3, No.4 and No.6
respectively, are joined by Sam Stosur, Nick Kyrgios, Bernard Tomic and Juan Martin del Potro.
APIA International Sydney dates and telecast times on 7TWO
SUNDAY JANUARY 11 - DAY
Melbourne
12pm – 7.30pm LIVE
Sydney
12pm – 7.30pm LIVE
Brisbane
11am – 6.30pm LIVE
Adelaide
11.30am – 7pm LIVE
Perth
9am – 4.30pm LIVE
MONDAY JANUARY 12 - DAY
Melbourne
12pm – 6.30pm LIVE
Sydney
12pm – 6.30pm LIVE
Brisbane
11am – 5.30pm LIVE
Adelaide
11.30am – 6pm LIVE
Perth
9am – 3.30pm LIVE
TUESDAY JANUARY 13 – DAY [*with Kooyong Classic]
Melbourne
10am – 6pm LIVE
Sydney
10am – 6pm LIVE
Brisbane
9am – 5pm LIVE
Adelaide
9.30am – 5.30pm LIVE
Perth
7am – 3pm LIVE
TUESDAY JANUARY 13 - NIGHT
Melbourne
7pm – 10.30pm LIVE
Sydney
7pm – 10.30pm LIVE
Brisbane
6pm – 9.30pm LIVE
Adelaide
6.30pm – 10pm LIVE
Perth
4pm – 7.30pm LIVE
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14 – DAY [*with Kooyong Classic]
Melbourne
11am – 6pm LIVE
Sydney
11am – 6pm LIVE
Brisbane
10am – 5.30pm LIVE
Adelaide
10.30am – 5.30pm LIVE
Perth
8am – 3pm LIVE
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14 - NIGHT
Melbourne
7pm – 10.30pm LIVE
Sydney
7pm – 10.30pm LIVE
Brisbane
6pm – 9.30pm LIVE
Adelaide
6.30pm – 10pm LIVE
Perth
4pm – 7.30pm LIVE
THURSDAY JANUARY 15 - DAY [*with Kooyong Classic]
Melbourne
11am – 6pm LIVE
Sydney
11am – 6pm LIVE
Brisbane
10am – 5.30pm LIVE
Adelaide
10.30am – 5.30pm LIVE
Perth
8am – 3pm LIVE
THURSDAY JANUARY 15 - NIGHT
Melbourne
7pm – 10.30pm LIVE
Sydney
7pm – 10.30pm LIVE
Brisbane
6pm – 9.30pm LIVE
Adelaide
6.30pm – 10pm LIVE
Perth
4pm – 7.30pm LIVE
FRIDAY JANUARY 16 – DAY [*with Kooyong Classic]
Melbourne
12.30pm – 6.30pm LIVE
Sydney
12.30pm – 6.30pm LIVE
Brisbane
11.30am – 5.30pm LIVE
Adelaide
12pm – 6pm LIVE
Perth
9.30am – 3.30pm LIVE
FRIDAY JANUARY 16 - NIGHT
Melbourne
7.30pm – 11pm LIVE
Sydney
7.30pm – 11pm LIVE
Brisbane
6.30pm – 10pm LIVE
Adelaide
7pm – 10.30pm LIVE
Perth
4.30pm – 8pm LIVE
SATURDAY JANUARY 17
Melbourne
4.30pm – 10pm LIVE
Sydney
4.30pm – 10pm LIVE
Brisbane
3.30pm – 9pm LIVE
Adelaide
4pm – 9.30pm LIVE
Perth
1.30pm – 7pm LIVE
KOOYONG CLASSIC
WHEN: January 13 -16, 2015
WHERE: Kooyong, Melbourne
COMMENTATORS: John Fitzgerald, Peter Donegan,
Fernando Verdasco, Feliciano Lopez, Alexandr Dolgopolov, Gilles Simon, Richard
Gasquet and Kei Nishikori are just some of the big names in world tennis that will descend on
Melbourne to battle for the Kooyong Classic title.
Kooyong Classic dates and telecast times on 7TWO
TUESDAY JANUARY 13 - DAY [*with Apia International]
Melbourne
10am – 6pm LIVE
Sydney
10am - 6pm LIVE
Brisbane
9am – 5pm LIVE
Adelaide
9.30am – 5.30pm LIVE
Perth
7am – 3pm LIVE
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14 - DAY [*with Apia International]
Melbourne
11am – 6pm LIVE
Sydney
11am – 6pm LIVE
Brisbane
10am – 5pm LIVE
Adelaide
10.30am – 5.30pm LIVE
Perth
8am – 3pm LIVE
THURSDAY JANUARY 15 - DAY [*with Apia International]
Melbourne
11am – 6pm LIVE
Sydney
11am – 6pm LIVE
Brisbane
10am – 5pm LIVE
Adelaide
10.30am – 5.30pm LIVE
Perth
8am – 3pm LIVE
FRIDAY JANUARY 16 - DAY [*with Apia International]
Melbourne
12.30pm – 6.30pm LIVE
Sydney
12.30pm – 6.30pm LIVE
Brisbane
11.30am – 5.30pm LIVE
Adelaide
12pm – 6pm LIVE
Perth
9.30am – 3.30pm LIVE
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2015
WHEN: January 19 –January 31, 2015
WHERE: Melbourne Park
HOSTS: Hamish McLachlan, Mark Beretta, Jim Wilson, Basil Zempilas, Michael Felgate
COMMENTATORS: Bruce McAvaney, Jim Courier, Lleyton Hewitt, Todd Woodbridge, John Newcombe,
Sam Smith, John Fitzgerald, Alicia Molik, Rennae Stubbs, Henri Leconte, Allan Stone, Peter Donegan,
Roger Rasheed, Nicole Bradtke, Louise Pleming, Geoff Masters, Dave Culbert
REPORTERS: Edwina Bartholomew, Rebecca Maddern, Rachael Finch, Giaan Rooney, Neil Kearney,
Nathan Templeton, Jade Robran.
Australian Open dates and telecast times on Channel 7 | 7TWO | 7mate
MONDAY 19 JANUARY
Australian Open Preview Show
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
10am – 11am LIVE on 7
10am – 11am LIVE on 7
9am – 10am LIVE on 7TWO
9.30am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
7am – 8am LIVE on 7TWO
Australian Open – Day 1
Australian Open – Night 1
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
10am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
10.30am – 6pm LIVE on 7| 7TWO
8am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
7pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
7pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
7pm – 11.30pm LIVE on 7
7pm – 12am LIVE on 7
6pm – 9.30pm LIVE on 7mate
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
6pm – 11pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 11pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 10pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 10.30pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 8pm LIVE on 7TWO
TUESDAY 20 JANUARY
Australian Open – Highlights
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
9am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
9am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
8am -9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am – 9.30am LIVE 7
8.30am -9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am-10am LIVE 7
6am – 7.30am LIVE on 7mate
Australian Open – Day 2
Australian Open Preview Show
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
10.30am – 11am LIVE on 7
10.30am – 11am LIVE on 7
9.30am – 10am LIVE on 7
10am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
7.30am – 8am LIVE on 7mate
Australian Open – Night 2
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
10am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
10.30am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
8am – 9am LIVE 7mate, 9am - 6pm LIVE 7
8am – 6pm LIVE on 7TWO
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
7pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
7pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
7pm – 11.30pm LIVE on 7
7pm – 12am LIVE on 7
6pm – 9.30pm LIVE on 7mate
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
6pm – 11pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 11pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 10pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 10.30pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 8pm LIVE on 7TWO
WEDNESDAY 21 JANUARY
Australian Open – Highlights
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
9am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
9am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
8am -9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am–9.30am LIVE 7
8.30am -9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am–10am LIVE 7
6am – 7.30am LIVE on 7mate
Australian Open – Day 3
Australian Open Preview Show
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
10.30am – 11am LIVE on 7
10.30am – 11am LIVE on 7
9.30am – 10am LIVE on 7
10am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
7.30am – 8am LIVE on 7mate
Australian Open – Night 3
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
10am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
10.30am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
8am – 9am LIVE 7mate, 9am - 6pm LIVE 7
8am – 6pm LIVE on 7TWO
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
7pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
7pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
7pm – 11.30pm LIVE on 7
7pm – 12am LIVE on 7
6pm – 9.30pm LIVE on 7mate
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
6pm – 11pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 11pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 10pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 10.30pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 8pm LIVE on 7TWO
THURSDAY 22 JANUARY
Australian Open – Highlights
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
9am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
9am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
8am -9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am-9.30am LIVE 7
8.30am -9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am-10am LIVE 7
6am – 7.30am LIVE on 7mate
Australian Open – Day 4
Australian Open Preview Show
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
10.30am – 11am LIVE on 7
10.30am – 11am LIVE on 7
9.30am – 10am LIVE on 7
10am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
7.30am – 8am LIVE on 7mate
Australian Open – Night 4
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
10am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
10.30am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
8am – 9am LIVE on 7mate, 9am -6pm LIVE 7
8am – 6pm LIVE on 7TWO
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
7pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
7pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
7pm – 11.30pm LIVE on 7
7pm – 12am LIVE on 7
6pm – 9.30pm LIVE on 7mate
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
6pm – 11pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 11pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 10pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 10.30pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 8pm LIVE on 7TWO
FRIDAY 23 JANUARY
Australian Open – Highlights
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
9am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
9am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
8am -9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am-9.30am LIVE 7
8.30am -9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am-10am LIVE 7
6am – 7.30am LIVE on 7mate
Australian Open Preview Show
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
10.30am – 11am LIVE on 7
10.30am – 11am LIVE on 7
9.30am – 10am LIVE on 7
10am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
7.30am – 8am LIVE on 7mate
Australian Open – Day 5
Australian Open – Night 5
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
10am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
10.30am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
8am – 9am LIVE on 7mate, 9am - 6pm LIVE on 7
8am – 6pm LIVE on 7TWO
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
7pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
7pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
7pm – 11.30pm LIVE on 7
7pm – 12am LIVE on 7
6pm – 9.30pm LIVE on 7mate
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7mate
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
6pm – 11pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 11pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 10pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 10.30pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 8pm LIVE on 7TWO
SATURDAY 24 JANUARY
Australian Open Preview Show
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
10am – 11am LIVE on 7
10am – 11am LIVE on 7
9am – 10am LIVE on 7TWO
9.30am-10am LIVE 7TWO, 10am-10.30am LIVE on 7
7am – 8am LIVE on 7mate
Australian Open – Day 6
Australian Open – Night 6
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
10am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
10.30am – 6pm LIVE on 7 | 7TWO
8am –10am LIVE 7mate; 10am-6pm LIVE 7
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
6.30pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
6.30pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
6.30pm – 11.30pm LIVE on 7
6.30pm – 12am LIVE on 7
6pm – 9.30pm LIVE 7mate
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
6pm – 6.30pm LIVE on 7mate
6pm – 6.30pm LIVE on 7mate
6pm – 6.30pm LIVE on 7mate
6pm – 6.30pm LIVE on 7mate
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
6pm – 11pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 11pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 10pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 10.30pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 8pm LIVE on 7TWO
SUNDAY 25 JANUARY
Australian Open Preview Show
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
10am – 11am LIVE on 7
10am – 11am LIVE on 7
9am – 10am LIVE on 7TWO
9.30am–10am LIVE 7TWO, 10am-10.30am LIVE on 7
7am – 8am LIVE on 7TWO
Australian Open – Day 7
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7
10am – 6pm LIVE on 7
10.30am – 6pm LIVE on 7
8am – 10am LIVE 7TWO, 10am–6pm LIVE on 7
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
6pm – 6.30pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 6.30pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 6.30pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 6.30pm LIVE on 7TWO
Australian Open – Night 7
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
6.30pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
6.30pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
6.30pm – 11.30pm LIVE on 7
6.30pm – 12am LIVE on 7
6pm – 9.30pm LIVE on 7TWO
MONDAY 26 JANUARY
Australian Open – Highlights
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
9am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
9am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
8am -9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am-9.30am LIVE 7
8.30am -9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am-10am LIVE 7
6am – 7.30am LIVE on 7TWO
Australian Open – Day 8
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7
10am – 6pm LIVE on 7
10.30am – 6pm LIVE on 7
8am – 9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am - 6pm LIVE 7
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7TWO
Australian Open Preview Show
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
10.30am – 11am LIVE on 7
10.30am – 11am LIVE on 7
9.30am – 10am LIVE on 7
10am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
7.30am – 8am LIVE on 7TWO
Australian Open – Night 8
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
7pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
7pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
7pm – 11.30pm LIVE on 7
7pm – 12am LIVE on 7
6pm – 9.30pm LIVE on 7TWO
TUESDAY 27 JANUARY
Australian Open – Highlights
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
9am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
9am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
8am -9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am–9.30am LIVE 7
8.30am -9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am–10am LIVE 7
6am – 7.30am LIVE on 7TWO
Australian Open – Day 9
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7
10am – 6pm LIVE on 7
10.30am – 6pm LIVE on 7
8am – 9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am - 6pm LIVE 7
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7TWO
Australian Open Preview Show
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
10.30am – 11am LIVE on 7
10.30am – 11am LIVE on 7
9.30am – 10am LIVE on 7
10am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
7.30am – 8am LIVE on 7TWO
Australian Open – Night 9
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
7pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
7pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
7pm – 11.30pm LIVE on 7
7pm – 12am LIVE on 7
6pm – 9.30pm LIVE on 7TWO
WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY
Australian Open – Highlights
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
9am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
9am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
8am -9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am–9.30am LIVE 7
8.30am -9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am–10am LIVE 7
6am – 7.30am LIVE on 7TWO
Australian Open – Day 10
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7
10am – 6pm LIVE on 7
10.30am – 6pm LIVE on 7
8am – 9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am - 6pm LIVE 7
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7TWO
Australian Open Preview Show
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
10.30am – 11am LIVE on 7
10.30am – 11am LIVE on 7
9.30am – 10am LIVE on 7
10am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
7.30am – 8am LIVE on 7TWO
Australian Open – Night 10
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
7pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
7pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
7pm – 11.30pm LIVE on 7
7pm – 12am LIVE on 7
6pm – 9.30pm LIVE on 7TWO
THURSDAY 29 JANUARY
Australian Open – Highlights
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
9am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
9am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
8am -9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am–9.30am LIVE 7
8.30am -9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am–10am LIVE 7
6am – 7.30am LIVE on 7TWO
Australian Open – Day 11
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7
11am – 6pm LIVE on 7
10am – 6pm LIVE on 7
10.30am – 6pm LIVE on 7
8am – 9am LIVE 7TWO, 9am - 6pm LIVE 7
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7TWO
6pm – 7pm LIVE on 7TWO
Australian Open Preview Show
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
10.30am – 11am LIVE on 7
10.30am – 11am LIVE on 7
9.30am – 10am LIVE on 7
10am – 10.30am LIVE on 7
7.30am – 8am LIVE on 7TWO
Australian Open – Night 11
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
7pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
7pm – 12.30am LIVE on 7
7pm – 11.30pm LIVE on 7
7pm – 12am LIVE on 7
6pm – 9.30pm LIVE on 7TWO
FRIDAY 30 JANUARY
Australian Open – Day 12 [Women’s Doubles Final]
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
3pm –5.30pm LIVE 7, 5.30pm–7pm LIVE 7TWO
3pm –5.30pm LIVE 7, 5.30pm –7pm LIVE 7TWO
2pm –4.30pm LIVE 7, 4.30pm –7pm LIVE 7TWO
2.30pm –5pm LIVE 7, 5pm –7pm LIVE 7TWO
12pm – 6pm LIVE on 7
Australian Open – Night 12
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
SATURDAY 31 JANUARY
Australian Open – WOMEN ’S FINAL [inc Preview Show] | Men’s Doubles Final
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
6.30pm – 10.30pm LIVE on 7
6.30pm – 10.30pm LIVE on 7
5.30pm – 6.30pm LIVE on 7TWO; 6.30pm – 9.30pm LIVE on 7
6pm–6.30pm LIVE 7TWO, 6.30pm-10pm LIVE on 7
3.30pm – 7.30pm LIVE on 7
SUNDAY 1 FEBRUARY
Australian Open – Mixed Doubles Final [inc Preview Show]
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
4pm – 6pm LIVE on 7
4pm – 6pm LIVE on 7
3pm – 5pm LIVE on 7; 5.30pm – 6.30pm LIVE on 7TWO
3.30pm – 5.30pm LIVE on 7; 6pm-6.30pm LIVE on 7TWO
1pm – 3pm LIVE on 7
Australian Open – MEN’S FINAL [inc Preview Show]
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
6.30pm – 10.30pm LIVE on 7
6.30pm – 10.30pm LIVE on 7
6.30pm – 9.30pm LIVE on 7
6.30pm – 10pm LIVE on 7
3.30pm – 7.30pm LIVE on 7
7pm – 10.30pm LIVE on 7
7pm – 10.30pm LIVE on 7
7pm – 9.30pm LIVE on 7
7pm – 10pm LIVE on 7
6pm – 7.30pm LIVE 7TWO
SEVEN COMMENTARY TEAM
BRUCE MCAVANEY
In 2015 Bruce steps into the commentary box to lead
Seven‟s coverage. When it comes to sports
broadcasting in Australia, Bruce has no equal.
Dubbed the “mastercaster”, he has hosted and
commentated almost every major sporting event
including the AFL Grand Final, Brownlow Medal,
Melbourne Cup, Bathurst 1000, Australian Open
tennis, Australian Masters Golf, Bledisloe Cup and
Tri-Nations Rugby, as well as numerous Olympics.
JIM COURIER
Jim Courier‟s name is synonymous with the Australian
Open and Melbourne Park. From his celebratory jump
into the Yarra River after winning his two titles, to his
always entertaining and informative expert analysis,
Courier has been a popular feature of Seven‟s broadcast
since 2005. Jim won 23 career titles in all, including two
Australian Opens (1992, 1993) and two French Opens
(1991, 1992). He also spent 58 weeks as the top-ranked
player in the world, having first ascended there aged 21.
LLEYTON HEWITT
Two-time Grand Slam winner and 2005 Australian
Open finalist Lleyton Hewitt returns to Melbourne
th
Park to compete for the 18 year, along with another
stint in the Seven commentary box when playing
commitments allow. Aussie tennis fans will be hoping
he goes deep into the second week of the
tournament, but should he bow out, viewers will again
be treated to some of the most insightful and current
thinking on the game today.
JOHN NEWCOMBE
The former World No. 1 is a legend of Australian tennis
who had an imposing 45-14 win loss record at the
Australian Open, winning the men‟s singles in 1973 and
1975. He also collected five Australian Open doubles
titles. Since his retirement he has carved out a successful
media career as a tennis commentator and analyst, most
notably at Wimbledon where he has worked for Seven
the past three years.
TODD WOODBRIDGE
Todd has earned a reputation as a forthright and
insightful commentator, both as the host of Seven‟s
Wimbledon coverage and an integral member of
Seven‟s summer of tennis for the past nine years. As
a player he was best known as one half of The
Woodies, alongside Mark Woodforde. Together they
won every Grand Slam title as well as the Olympic
Games gold medal in Atlanta in 1996. All up, they
won 61 career doubles titles, making them the most
successful doubles team in men‟s tennis history.
JOHN FITZGERALD
This is John‟s 19th year providing expert commentary
for Seven. His memories of the Australian Open
stretch back to Kooyong where he won a doubles in
1982. As a player, his greatest achievements came
during 11 years in the Davis Cup – including playing a
major role in Australia defeating Sweden in the 1983
and 1986 finals. John also held the No.1 ranking in
Australia, played in two Olympics (Seoul and
Barcelona), won six ATP Tour singles titles, 30
doubles titles (including seven Grand Slam titles) and
received the Order of Australia Medal in 1993.
HENRI LECONTE
After a stunning debut in the commentary box in 2010
as a special guest, Leconte has entertained
audiences with his flair and energy ever since. As a
player he reached two Grand Slam singles semifinals at the French Open and Wimbledon in 1986,
and attained his career-high singles ranking of No 5.
In 1988, he reached the men's singles final at the
French Open. Leconte retired from the tour in 1996
with nine career singles titles and 10 doubles titles.
SAM SMITH
Sam Smith turned an impressive career as a player into
an outstanding one as a broadcaster. A former No.1
British women‟s player, Sam has been a member of the
Eurosport, Sky Sports, BBC Radio, BBC TV and Seven
tennis commentary teams. Sam came to the Australian
Open for the first time as a 15 year old in 1988 to play
juniors at Melbourne Park in its first year of operation – a
trip she credits with inspiring her to become a tennis pro.
ROGER RASHEED
Roger has seen the best of tennis from all angles. Roger
was 16 when he became the youngest player to qualify
for the men‟s singles in his home Grand Slam, a record
later broken by Lleyton Hewitt, who Roger went on to
coach. Under Roger, Lleyton rose to No.2, and played in
two Grand Slam finals. Roger is the current coach of
world no.11 Grigor Dimitrov.
RENNAE STUBBS
Rennae Stubbs won four Grand Slam doubles titles, two
Grand Slam mixed doubles titles and represented
Australia at three successive Olympic Games, but it‟s her
Australian Open triumph in 2000 which she holds
dearest. Rennae also recorded more double triumphs
than any other Australian woman – a remarkable 60 WTA
Tour titles
ALICIA MOLIK
Alicia reached a career-high singles ranking of eight after
her run to the quarter finals at the 2005 Australian Open.
She won two grand slam doubles finals (2005 Australian
Open and 2007 French Open) and won an Olympic
bronze medal at Athens in 2004. The current Fed Cup
Captain, she has also enjoyed various stints on the TV
commentary box and joins Seven in 2015.
NICOLE BRADTKE
Nicole started tennis aged five and was a pro by 15.
She won three singles and nine doubles titles as well
as a bronze medal with Rachel McQuillan at the 1992
Olympics amd making the semis at the 1988 French
Open. She also won the 1992 US Open and 1993
Australian Open mixed-doubles crowns with Mark
Woodforde, and played for and coached Australia in
the Fed Cup. Since retiring, Nicole has coached
players including Alicia Molik and Sam Stosur.
HAMISH MCLACHLAN
Hamish McLachlan comes from a strong sporting
background with management and broadcast
experience with sports including AFL, Olympics,
tennis and cricket. Over the past six years Hamish
has hosted Channel 7‟s AFL Game Day alongside
some of the biggest names in the game including
Leigh Matthews, Matthew Richardson and Tim
Watson. Hamish has also featured in Channel 7‟s
Melbourne Cup Carnival racing coverage and
provided commentary at the Australian Open tennis.
MARK BERETTA
Mark Beretta is the sports presenter on Australia‟s
number one breakfast show, Sunrise. Mark began his
career in radio journalism in Melbourne before joining
Seven in 1995. He has worked across News, Sport
and Entertainment and hosted countless sporting
events for Seven, including on numerous occasions
the Australian Open tennis. Mark is also a former tentime Australian Water Ski champion.
LOUISE PLEMING
Louise has developed a successful tennis television
commentary career working with the BBC and joins
Seven for the first time in 2015. With 12 ITF doubles
titles to her name, Louise was appointed by Tennis
Australia as a national touring coach in 2006, and in
2007 captained the victorious Australian Junior Fed
Cup team.
ALLAN STONE
Former Australian Open doubles champion Allan
Stone has been commentating tennis on Seven for
more than 30 years and has attended 53 out of the
last 54 Australian Opens as a player or commentator.
During his 16 years touring the world, Allan notched
up 11 doubles titles – including the 1968 and 1977
Australian Open – represented Australia in four Davis
Cup campaigns and reached both the doubles and
mixed doubles at Wimbledon in 1975.
KERRYN PRATT
Kerryn is an accomplished former tennis player who
made last 16 in the Australian Open singles, the
semis in the Australian Open doubles and won the
Australian Hardcourt doubles title. She has spent 17
years as a TV sports journalist, producer and tennis
commentator for Grand Slams and other major
events, including covering tennis, badminton and
softball at the Athens and Beijing Olympics.
JIM WILSON
Jim Wilson is the sports presenter for Seven News in
Sydney and Seven‟s afternoon national news bulletin. As
a journalist Jim has covered some of the most significant
sporting events of recent times such as Olympic Games,
the British Open golf, South African and West Indian
cricket tours, World Cup soccer, NRL State of Origin and
AFL Grand Finals. Jim has been part of the Seven Sports
team since 1992 in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
BASIL ZEMPILAS
Basil Zempilas is an acclaimed TV host, reporter and
commentator, having covered AFL in Perth for almost 20
years as well as calling at five Olympic Games –
including, most famously, Steven Bradbury‟s „Last Man
Standing‟ Winter Olympics victory. Basil is the 7 News
sport presenter in Perth and has provided AFL
commentary on SEN.
DARREN CAHILL
Darren Cahill was a respected tennis pro, reaching a
career-high ranking of 22 in singles, but it was as a coach
that he leapt to prominence. Between 1999 and 2000 he
trained Lleyton Hewitt, bringing him his first major title at
the US Open in 2001. In 2001, Cahill won the Australian
Coach of the Year award. From 2002 to 2006, Cahill
trained Andre Agassi, helping him get back to No1 and
win the 2003 Australian Open. He has worked in
commentary since 2007 alongside greats such as John
McEnroe and Chris Evert.
MICHAEL FELGATE
Michael first started at Seven as a sport reporter and
presenter in 2004 and has covered all sports in the
newsroom including AFL, tennis, racing, and the
Olympics. He has dominated horseracing media awards
and has been a reporter at the Australian Open delivering
all the latest news and issues. This year he steps into a
hosting role on 7TWO.
PETER DONEGAN
Peter Donegan is one of Australia‟s most respected
sports presenters and commentators. He has covered the
full spectrum of sport, including five Olympic Games, two
Commonwealth Games, AFL Grand Finals, the Stawell
Gift and major golf and tennis tournaments at home and
abroad – including Seven‟s coverage of the Australian
Open, Australian PGA and Australian Masters golf
tournaments.
NEIL KEARNEY
A champion spinner of yarns at the Olympics,
Commonwealth Games, the Melbourne Cup Carnival and
almost every other sporting event Australians hold dear,
it‟s fitting Neil Kearney reports at the Grand Slam of
Asia/Pacific. Neil‟s TV career began in 1984 on Willesee
as a specialist reporter. In a lauded career he also
produced award-winning documentaries on events and
personalities as diverse as The Kentucky Derby horse
race and the late Ayrton Senna.
EDWINA BARTHOLOMEW
Sunrise weather presenter and co-host of Dancing
with the Stars, Edwina brings a bright and fun
approach to everything she covers and will relish the
opportunity to roam Melbourne Park during the
Australian Open reporting on all of the faces and
happenings in the crowd. Edwina has worked with
Seven Sport in several „colour‟ reporting roles before,
including the Beijing Olympics and Melbourne Cup
Carnival.
REBECCA MADDERN
Seven News presenter and Sunrise Melbourne
correspondent Rebecca Maddern will be out at the
Australian Open to capture all the colour and
entertainment. In a varied career covering news and
sport she is a regular on Seven‟s Australian Open
tennis broadcast and Spring Racing Carnival and
Brownlow Medal coverage. She is also the Geelong
Football Club‟s No1 female ticket holder.
NATHAN TEMPLETON
Nathan joined Seven News in July 2012 as Sports
Reporter and summer Sports Presenter. Nathan has
reported on several AFL Grand Finals and Boxing
Day Tests. The 2015 Australian Open marks his third
as part of the broadcast team, and Nathan again
looks forward to reporting on all the action at
Melbourne Park.
RACHAEL FINCH
New Mum Rachael Finch returns to Seven presenting
duties at the Australian Open to capture all the fun,
fashion and glamour after a stunning Melbourne Cup
Carnival. The 2009 Miss Universe Australia winner
brings a charming and bright presence to Seven‟s
tennis coverage drawing on her vast presenting
experiences across other lifestyle and entertainment
programs.
GEOFF MASTERS
Geoff Masters joined the tennis circuit in 1969 and retired
in 1980, including winning the Australian Open doubles
title in 1974. In all he won 26 doubles titles throughout his
career including a US Open mixed and a prized
Wimbledon triumph – and enjoyed singles success with
three titles. He has worked as head coach at the
Queensland Academy of Sport working with current
player Bernard Tomic, as well as commentary for Seven.
DAVE CULBERT
Dave Culbert is a communications and media expert who
has worked with the highest profile events and athletes in
Australian and international sport. As a long jumper David
reached Olympic and World Championship finals and
twice won Commonwealth Games silver medals.
Following his international career David has worked as a
broadcaster at the Sydney, Athens and Beijing Olympics,
along with the past four Commonwealth Games and
seven World Athletics Championships.
FRED STOLLE
A long-standing favourite in the commentary box, Fred
Stolle forged his name as a player with his powerful
serve,
accurate
volleys,
fluid
backhand
and
competitiveness. He won all four doubles majors, and
contested singles finals at all the Grand Slams, winning
at Paris in 1965 and New York in 1966. He was runnerup at Wimbledon three times (1963, 1964 and 1965) and
twice at the Australian Championships (1964 and 1965).
Fred enjoyed success in Davis Cup and was part of
Australia‟s winning teams in 1964, 1965 and 1966.
PETER MARCATO
Peter Marcato is a broadcasting all-rounder having
started in the industry at the age of 15. He is a leading
tennis commentator on AO radio during the Australian
Open, has covered Wimbledon and also works on
Melbourne radio as a journalist and host.
GIAAN ROONEY
Giaan Rooney joined Seven in December 2012 to
take on a wide-ranging role including presenting
weather for Seven News Melbourne and reporting
across events including the Australian Open and
Spring Racing. A new mum, Giaan is an Olympic gold
medalist and former world record holder who retired
from competitive swimming in 2006 to focus on a
career in the media.
RYAN PHELAN
Seven News welcomed Ryan Phelan in March 2013 as
the 6pm weekend sports presenter in Sydney. Ryan is an
accomplished TV presenter and reporter with more than
16 years‟ experience working for Sky Racing, Sports
Tonight, and ESPN. He has presented and reported on
some of the world‟s biggest sporting events including the
US Open, Melbourne Cup and Clipsal 500 and Seven‟s
coverage of the Rugby League World Cup.
JADE ROBRAN
Jade is a reporter with Seven News in Melbourne.
Originally from Adelaide, Jade has experience in
sports reporting and presenting and has worked on
the Sunrise and Sunday Night programs. She will be
covering all the colour from Melbourne Park.
MARK GIBSON
Mark is a seasoned and versatile TV news reporter,
presenter and MC for Seven Perth who has worked
across 7News, Today Tonight and sports telecasts and
has covered everything from the Sydney Olympics, the
Bali Bombings and international pop stars. Mark will cohost the Hopman Cup coverage fro Seven in 2015.