2014 Australian Open
As originally written by Tony Miller and JohnnyO
Commentators
ESPN's press release from Monday confirms Chris Fowler is working from Melbourne. The release lists Fowler, Patrick McEnroe (no John), Darren Cahill, Cliff Drysdale, Chris Evert, Mary Joe Fernandez, Brad Gilbert, Chris McKendry, Tom Rinaldi and Pam Shriver.
Broadcast Schedule
The live coverage schedule is as follows. Most coverage is ESPN2, except the men's semis and both finals, which are on ESPN.
ESPN/ESPN2
Sunday 1/12: 7p-7a
Monday-Wednesday 1/13-15: 9p-7a
Thursday 1/16: 11p-7a
Friday 1/17: 9p-7a
Saturday 1/18: 9p-2a; 3a-7a (round of 16)
Sunday 1/19: 9p-2a; 3a-6:30a (round of 16)
Monday 1/20: 9p-2a; 3a-5:30a (quarters)
Tuesday 1/21: 9p-2a; 3:30a-6a (quarters)
Wednesday 1/22: 9:30p-2a (women's semis); 3:30a-??? (men's semi #1)
Thursday 1/23: No ET primetime coverage; 3:30a-??? (men's semi #2)
Wee hours of Saturday 1/25: women's championship at 3a
Wee hours of Sunday 1/26: men's championship at 3a
TTC
Date Time Event
Monday, Jan. 13 7 p.m.-9 p.m. First Round
Tuesday, Jan. 14 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Second Round
Wednesday, Jan. 15 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Second Round
Thursday, Jan. 16 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Third Round
Friday, Jan. 17 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Third Round
Saturday, Jan. 18 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Round of 16
Sunday, Jan. 19 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Round of 16
Monday, Jan. 20 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals
Tuesday, Jan. 21 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals
Wednesday, Jan. 22 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. TBA
Thursday, Jan. 23 11 p.m.-3 a.m. Mixed Doubles Semifinal and Women’s Doubles Final
Saturday, Jan. 25 5:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m. Men’s Doubles Final
Sunday, Jan. 26 12 a.m.-2 a.m. Mixed Doubles Final