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MUMBAI: CNN welcomes its first ever dedicated tennis program this week with the launch of ?Open Court?, a monthly magazine feature show taking viewers beyond the baseline in search of the most compelling personal stories in the sport.
The show goes behind-the-scenes with some of the biggest names in the global game, learning as much about life off the court as on it.
‘Open Court‘ aims to showcase the personalities that shape or have shaped, one of the world?s most universal sports?, says Mike McCarthy, vice president of coverage and feature programming. "This most accessible of sports is populated by some of the most intriguing individuals, all with hugely diverse personal stories behind their journey to fame and success on the court. It is these stories that we feel will take this show from being a regular sports show into something much richer.?
?Open Court? chronicles the players? journeys from childhood to their first steps into the world of tennis through to their dominance on the world circuit.
In the coming months, ?Open Court? will complement these highly personal interviews with on the ground guides to major tournaments, and a quirky look at the latest developments in tennis technique and gadgets.
The show is to be anchored by an internationally renowned tennis champion ? and one of the most colorful characters to have played the game. The anchor will be announced during the first program.
Airitmes: Indian Standard Time
Thursday 18th March 1800, 2300 hrs IST
Saturday 20th March 1300 hrs IST
Sunday 21st March 0830, 1300, 2030 hrs IST
