Weeks 22-23 - Roland-Garros, France - clay

Miriambee · Futures level

RE: Weeks 22-23 - Roland-Garros, France - clay

JonH · All-time great

Out of interest, does Wimbledon qualies get shown anywhere on TV, UK or overseas?

the addict · Tennis legend

Steven posted it on Twitter. This year, for the first time ever ESPN are showing W-qualies.

But will they show it next year ?

Jan · Hall of fame

Well what a coincidence!!

the addict · Tennis legend

and I've just seen that the Beeb will be showing matches too. So we should see some Brits !!

Jan · Hall of fame

That's a bonus.

JonH · All-time great

Good to hear, yes there is an article on the BBC website about it.

the addict · Tennis legend

Oooh, don't believe the BBC website - they're always making mistakes

skibbarriz · Strong Club Player

This is the first decent consequence of her ban. But yes, does this mean the BBC will broadcast qualies in future years. If not, i will definitely hope for a periodic banning of the marketable one, just so Wimby qualies gets some love.

the addict · Tennis legend

Can't see it on the Beeb website - just a story about Vika keeping her ranking on her return - with a link showing it's only SR, not actual - duh !!

JonH · All-time great

the addict wrote:
Can't see it on the Beeb website - just a story about Vika keeping her ranking on her return - with a link showing it's only SR, not actual - duh !!

Sorry my mistake - Telegraph website

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/05/22/wimbledon-qualifiers-broadcast-bbc-first-time/

JonH · All-time great

Sounds like they will stream one court. I have never been to Roehampton, is there an obvious "centre court" or will they create one for the event? In the past when I have looked at the draw it hasnt been obvious that qualies has a specific show court but it may be me being naive!

The Optimist · ATP qualifying

No, there are 4 courts beside a bank on which people sit and on which they tend to put the Brits / more well-known players. Other courts are all in a long line with not much space for viewing.

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

I'm not sure I want to see Shreiky bopping Brits.

It would be nice to see any up and comings though like Ms Swan or Mr Clarke.

JonH · All-time great

The Optimist wrote:
No, there are 4 courts beside a bank on which people sit and on which they tend to put the Brits / more well-known players. Other courts are all in a long line with not much space for viewing.

I wonder if they may need to create a bit more of a showcourt this year, perhaps with a small temporary stand to put the "big" names on and to allow for TV cameras etc? Who knows but I do like the idea of them showing matches on TV. Presumably BBC will use the red button/put them on the website as opposed to on a main channel?