The SAP Open will feature American superstars Andy Roddick and James Blake and the top-ranked doubles team in the world, the Bryan Brothers. Also scheduled to compete are Chilean tennis sensation Fernando Gonzalez and German superstar Tommy Haas. In addition, B2 Networks will webcast a special singles exhibition match featuring two-time SAP Open champion and 14-time Grand Slam Champion - and arguably the best player to ever play the game - Pete Sampras. Sampras will play his exhibition match against an opponent yet to be announced on Monday, February 18 at 7 p.m. PST.
Fans interested in watching matches online will simply logon to www.sapopentennis.com and click on the words WATCH LIVE beginning on Monday, February 18. Beginning with the first serve on Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. PST, fans from all over the world with internet access will be able to enjoy watching matches through to the conclusion of tournament week on Sunday, February 24.
“We are please to be working once again with B2 Networks to make the SAP Open available to tennis fans around the world,” said Bill Rapp, SAP Open Tournament Director. “We feel this is a great service to tennis fans in the United States and fans on every continent. The SAP Open is truly an international event and by partnering with B2 Networks we will be making our matches accessible to millions around the globe.”
“We are thrilled to be a part of the SAP Open once again this year. This prestigious event showcases the top players from around the world and truly attracts an international audience. On behalf of B2 Networks, we are honored to bring the matches to fans around the world and be associated with such a tremendous event,” added Richard Brosal, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at B2 Networks.
Daily coverage begins at 9:30 a.m. PST Monday-Thursday and continues at later times on Friday (11 a.m. PST), Saturday (1:00 p.m.) and Sunday (1:00 p.m.). Any one-session “daily pass” is US$9.95 and a weeklong pass for the entire tournament is just US $39.95.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The SAP Open, the Bay Area’s premier men’s professional tennis tournament, has once again teamed with B2 Networks to offer worldwide live streaming of all SAP Open matches originating from HP Pavilion. This marks the second consecutive year that the tournament will be webcast for this prestigious ATP Tour stop in San Jose that runs from February 18-24.