Tennis on HBO
Tennis on HBO is a television program produced by the
Wimbledon and did so until 1999. In 2009, HBO broadcast the inaugural Billie Jean King Cup
.
Notable moments
In 1983, Beth Herr lost an epic match to Billie Jean King at Wimbledon 8–6 in the 3rd.[1] Commentators on HBO Breakfast at Wimbledon made a very big deal out of her ability to hit numerous swinging volleys out of the air for winners. This was something that had not been done before especially by a female.
Commentators
- Arthur Ashe 1981-1992
- Michael Barkann
- Mary Carillo: Carillo worked as both a host and analyst on HBO's Wimbledon coverage from 1996 to 1999.
- Zina Garrison: Garrison served on HBO's coverage of the 1998 and 1999 Wimbledon Championships.
- Julie Heldman
- Billie Jean King 1984-1999[2]
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- John Lloyd
- Barry MacKay[3]
- Martina Navratilova: She worked as an analyst on HBO's coverage of the Wimbledon Championships from 1995 through 1999.
References
- The Daily Collegian. Retrieved 2009-02-07.
- YouTube
- ^ HBO Guides, program schedules, 1975 to 1999