Tennis Grand The reasons behind the Tennis Grand Slam countries?
Why is it that England, France, USA and Australia, were chosen to be the "Grand Slam" nations? Why these 4 and not, say, Germany or maybe Brazil??
Any books I could look at? Sites on the Net? Anything?
Thanks - d'you think that, as maybe Australia, has less players in the Top 100 that the Slam will go somewhere in Asia? Or will Tradition continue and they all stay where they are? I'm sure Wimbledon will never be changed even though the English don't have many top players.
England was where the game originated
Australia and USA have been the greatest countrys in the history of tennis.
France is diferent, but instead is the second oldest Slam.
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Grand slam tennis - who has the TV rights in the UK?
I love watching (and playing) tennis. But apart from Wimbledon it never seems to be on terrestrial TV. Who has the rights to the various tennis competitions in the UK? Especially the Grand Slams.
Great, thanks!
UK TV rights for the French and Oz Grand Slams anyone?
Eurosport - Australian Open, US Open, Women's WTA tournaments
Sky Sports - US Open, Mens ATP tournaments : )
Edit: Also of course BBC has Wimbledon and the Queen's club competition AEGON Championships : )
Mirosper:
