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Tennis Channel adds Mattek-Sands

LOS ANGELES — Bethanie Mattek-Sands - a 2012 mixed doubles Australian Open champion - is adding her tennis knowledge and know-how to Tennis Channel’s US Open coverage team Monday, Aug. 25 - Wednesday, Aug. 27. Sidelined from tournament play with a left hip injury, Mattek-Sands will appear on Tennis Channel’s set on the second level of Arthur Ashe Stadium to offer original insider analysis during the network’s coverage, with possible in-booth duties.

“I’m excited to join Tennis Channel during one of the biggest and most exciting tournaments of the year,” said Mattek-Sands.

Ranked as high as No. 30 in singles and No. 11 in doubles, Mattek-Sands has been an American staple on the WTA pro circuit since 2005. Fondly nicknamed “America’s Tennis Rock Star,” Mattek-Sands is known for her daring on-court outfits and often colorful hair. She brings to Tennis Channel her intimate knowledge of the current state of the WTA pro circuit as well as her candid and humorous personality.

Tennis Channel’s 2014 US Open coverage begins Aug. 25, with the network devoting more than 260 hours to the 15-day US Open. Beyond Tennis Channel’s near 75 hours of live coverage, this includes almost 60 hours of encore matches, four hours of daily lead-in show Tennis Channel Live at the US Open, and 130 hours of nightly US Open Tonight and daily Breakfast at the Open. For a complete schedule go to tennischannel.com/schedule.

Posted on August 20, 2014
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