Virgin Media is back with another blockbuster upgrade for its UK TV users.The telly and broadband firm has just announced the launch of a new dedicated Tennis Channel that will offer non-stop on-court action.The best part is, homes can tune in and view every moment without being asked to pay a penny more.
This update is available to all TV users, via their set-top box, and can be found by heading to channel 542.Virgin says the service will run 24 hours a day and offer access to action from the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup, as well as the ATP Challenger Tour.‘Essential’ slow cooker for autumn and winter makes ‘perfect stews’ reduced to £20 Virgin offers lowest ever Sky Sports price, but there's a cheaper way to stream Tech news, reviews and latest gadgets plus selected offers and competitions Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.
This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.You can unsubscribe at any time.Read our Privacy PolicyWhen the live action stops, the channel will then show exclusive interviews, player profiles, magazine shows and highlights, alongside a rich archive of classic matches and memorable moments from some of tennis’s biggest stages, including the Australian Open and US Open.
Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThis dedicated tennis service now joins a swathe of other streaming services that Virgin has recently launched.In fact, Virgin boasts that it now has over 35 free extra channels including British Screen Classics, Inside Crime, U&Transport, Tipping Point, Deal or No Deal, Great British Menu, History Hunters and much more.The tennis upgrade will automatically be added to Virgin TV 360 and Flex plans, with no need for customers to take action, retune devices or call Virgin's call centre.Virgin Media outline the features of their 360 TV remote Speaking about the latest changes, Richard Vivian, Director of Programming and Value-Added Services at Virgin Media O2, said: “Tennis continues to captivate audiences around the world, and this new streaming channel gives our customers even more ways to stay connected to the sport they love.Available 24/7 at no extra cost, Virgin TV customers can switch onto live tournaments and exclusive content as well as must-watch tennis content they won't find anywhere else." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTAnd Andy Reif, SVP International and Programming at Tennis Channel, added: "We’re thrilled to bring world-class tennis coverage to millions of UK fans through this new partnership with Virgin Media O2.
“This marks another milestone in Tennis Channel’s ongoing international growth and reinforces our commitment to delivering the best tennis coverage to fans everywhere." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTHERE'S WHAT'S COMING TO THE NEW CHANNELPREMIER COUNTRY vs COUNTRY COMPETITIONSUnited Cup • Davis Cup • Billie Jean King Cup • Hopman CupATP & WTA UK GRASS COURT EVENTSATP 500 Queen's (HSBC CHAMPIONSHIPS) • WTA 500 Queen's (HSBC CHAMPIONSHIPS)ATP & WTA Birmingham • ATP & WTA Ilkley • WTA 250 & ATP Nottimgham • WTA & ATP 250 EastborneATP CHALLENGER TOUR35 events from January to NovemberULTIMATE TENNIS SHOWDOWNGUADALAJARA • NÎMES • HONG KONG • LONDON
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