MUMBAI: Expanding its footprint in tennis, Sony Pictures Networks India has acquired the exclusive media rights to broadcast Davis Cup in India for two years between 2023 and 2024. Following the television and digital rights deal, the broadcaster will televise Davis Cup on its sports channels across the Indian subcontinent, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and will also be available to live-stream on their premium OTT platform, SonyLIV.
As part of the deal, the broadcaster will telecast the Qualifiers & Finals of the 2023 and 2024 seasons, respectively. With a 110-year rich history, the Davis Cup, also known as the 'World Cup of Tennis', has witnessed participation from 135+ nations. Annually the tournament also witnesses the participation of 144+ players. Some of the most successful teams in the tournament's history are the USA with 32 titles and Australia with 28. (IANS)
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