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Sky Sports agrees US Open contract extension after boost in female audience figures

The Guardian Sport Wednesday 26 August 2026, 09:22 UTC By Exclusive by Matt Hughes 1 min read
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Raducanu’s 2021 win played big role in Sky interestSky’s tennis audience in 2025 was 60% femaleSky Sports has agreed a new deal to extend its live coverage of the US Open. The three-year contract extension, which is set to be announced when the singles from Flushing Meadows begin next week, will keep the US Open live on Sky until 2030.

  • Raducanu’s 2021 win played big role in Sky interest

  • Sky’s tennis audience in 2025 was 60% female

Sky Sports has agreed a new deal to extend its live coverage of the US Open.

The three-year contract extension, which is set to be announced when the singles from Flushing Meadows begin next week, will keep the US Open live on Sky until 2030.

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