US Open 2025 Studio Coverage: Where to Watch and Who’s Commentating on Sky Sports Tennis

The 2025 US Open, the final Grand Slam of the tennis season, promises exciting action from Sunday, August 24, to Sunday, September 7, with exclusive live coverage available on Sky Sports Tennis in the UK, alongside streaming options on NOW and the Sky Sports app. British viewers can follow stars such as Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper battling top contenders like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Aryna Sabalenka during this extended 15-day tournament.

Sky Sports Tennis offers a comprehensive session of broadcast coverage across its channels, digital platforms, and social media, providing fans with live matches, expert analysis, reports, live scores, and exclusive features. In addition to singles, fans can enjoy doubles, mixed doubles, juniors, and wheelchair competitions once again included in the schedule after their hiatus due to the Paralympics.

For those in the US, the tournament is widely covered across networks like ESPN and Tennis Channel. Australian tennis fans will also have access to extensive coverage, continuing the tournament’s global reach.

Studio Coverage and Commentary Team

On the UK’s Sky Sports Tennis channel, studio programming such as Stars of the US Open provides curated analysis and highlights. This program starts early on August 21, 2025, at midnight UK time, and features commentary and reports via the World Feed team.

The World Feed commentary—used as the main broadcast audio—features Nick Lester as the main commentator, renowned for his clear, insightful play-by-play. Co-commentator Rennae Stubbs, a former doubles world No. 1 and Grand Slam champion from Australia, brings extensive pro experience and tactical perspective. Andrea Petkovic, a former top-10 WTA player from Germany, provides insightful reports and player interviews from courtside.

Background of Key Broadcast Figures

• Nick Lester has been a seasoned tennis commentator for major tournaments including Wimbledon and the US Open, bringing a detailed understanding of player tactics and match dynamics.
• Rennae Stubbs is a respected tennis analyst and commentator whose decorated career includes four Grand Slam doubles titles and decades of coaching, offering expert doubles insight as well as singles commentary.
• Andrea Petkovic transitioned to broadcasting after a successful career reaching a WTA career-high ranking of No. 9, known for her articulate and analytical approach in reporting and on-air tennis insights.

How to Watch the US Open 2025

UK audiences can watch all live matches and supplementary coverage on Sky Sports Tennis, available through Sky TV subscriptions, NOW streaming, and the Sky Sports app providing flexible access and multi-platform viewing. Live text commentary, match reports, and features are also accessible on the Sky Sports website and app.

For American viewers, ESPN and the Tennis Channel traditionally hold broadcasting rights, delivering comprehensive coverage, including on-air commentary from longtime tennis broadcasters.

Australian fans can find live broadcasts on sports networks such as Channel 9 and Fox Sports, known for their own expert commentary teams covering the Grand Slams.

Additional Context on the 2025 Tournament

The 2025 US Open has expanded its main draw to 15 days, allowing more matches and rest days for players. The tournament features innovative formats in mixed doubles, such as no-ad scoring and 10-point match tiebreaks instead of a third set. Prize money distribution highlights a $1,000,000 reward for the mixed doubles winners, underscoring the event’s prestige.

British hopefuls Emma Raducanu, who shocked the tennis world by winning in 2021, and Jack Draper, last year’s finalist, are drawing considerable attention with hopes they can challenge top-ranked names like Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, the defending singles champions.

This year’s coverage will give tennis fans not only live action but expert predictions and deep dives, supported by the world-class commentary trio of Lester, Stubbs, and Petkovic.

For further information and live updates during the tournament, visit Sky Sports Tennis, and for player insights, match analysis, and schedules, visit the official US Open website. Tennis fans can also explore latest news and streaming options via the NOW Sports platform.