Airdate: US Open

Nine is set to screen the US Open from September 5-8 in early morning sessions live from Flushing Meadows.

Ken Sutcliffe and Tim Gilbert will host while John Newcombe, Fred Stolle and Mark Woodforde will provide commentary.

Press Release:
Channel Nine will present exclusive free-to-air coverage of the 2008 US Open, the last tennis grand slam tournament of the year, from September 5 through to the men’s singles final on September 8.

Ken Sutcliffe and Tim Gilbert will host Nine’s coverage with former tennis professional Kerryn Pratt.

Nine’s expert commentary team for the broadcast live from Flushing Meadows in New York will include Australian tennis greats John Newcombe, Fred Stolle and Mark Woodforde, who combined have won eight US Open titles (singles and doubles).

US Open Telecast Times
Friday, September 5 3.00am to 6.00am
Friday, September 5 9.30am to 12.30pm
Saturday, September 6 4.00am to 8.00am (women’s semi-finals)
Sunday, September 7 2.10am to 8.00am (men’s semi-finals)
Sunday, September 7 10.10am to 12.00pm (women’s singles final)
Monday, September 8 6.30am to 9.00am (men’s singles final)

***Viewers should check local TV guides for full telecast details- times above are approx subject to match start times and duration***

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