Us Open Final To Be Broadcast Live On Channel 4

[jim360]

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/amazon-emma-raducanu-amazon-prime-british-prime-b1918303.html

Assuming Emma and Leylah play anything close to how they have through this fortnight, this could be a classic! Not to be missed.

[scorpiojo]

Thank you, Jim.

[Ken4155]

Well done Channel 4. And well done Prime for intending to invest the garnered fee (said to be seven figures) into British women's tennis "to help fund the next generation of players."
All that is needed now is for Emma to lift the trophy and it's win win win.

[margarettom]

Thank you very much for that Jim. Great news!

[jim360]

You're welcome! I should say that all those here who take up the chance, presumably supporting our own Emma -- please don't forget that whatever happens today she's achieved something remarkable and unprecedented already!

The reason I'm saying this is that honestly, despite supporting Emma, I'm struggling to see how anybody beats Leylah Fernandez either, or would even *want* to see her lose. It's the cruellest of necessities that sport has to have a winner and a loser in matches like this.

[douglas9401]

Oh I say! :-)

[anneasquith]

What pressure is on this young woman. She is being discussed everywhere . Let’s hope she copes with the expectations .

[jim360]

She's seemed fine so far. For the time being, at least, probably not even aware of it, or least not the extent of the hype surrounding her!

Regardless of the result, it's been a phenomenal run. What I'm really interested in is how Emma, and Leylah for that matter, build on this for the future. For example, they'll both be likely seeded for the next Slam, and there's a big tournament in Indian Wells next month that similarly affords an opportunity to both to make a statement that this wasn't a fluke.

[jourdain2]

Yes Jim, they are both extraordinarily good players. That one has to lose feels cruel, but as long as each aquits herself well. Whatever happens Emma R. will become the British No.1. It will take some nerve to watch the match, but we are so glad to have the chance - and it's wonderful that the fee will go back into tennis. Well done Prime! (Even if I spend ages trying not to contribute to your coffers.)

[youngmafbog]

So Amazon have allowed it to be shown 'free' by giving C4 the rights but the BBC wont let you watch it unless you buy a licence from them. (And of course you cant watch it on an Amazon subscription as it is 'live'.

And Amazon are supposed to be the bad guys?

Hmmmm.

[jim360]

The BBC won't be able to show it whether you buy a licence or not.

[youngmafbog]

I think you have missed the point jim.

[jim360]

Yes, I probably have actually.

Still, I'd defend the BBC over Amazon any day!

[ichkeria]

I’m hugely confused by the post at 17.29
You CAN watch it on Amazon and you CAN’T watch it on the BBC licence or not.
And who says Amazon are the bad guys?

[EdmundD]

Not available on All 4 unfortunately.

[royfromaus]

Some ABers are easily confused.

[pastafreak]

But you can watch it now on c4 Edmund...unless you were hoping to see it on catch up?

[EdmundD]

^^ pastafreak

Not near a TV. Was hoping to watch it on All 4.

Radio 5 Live will have to do......

[bednobs]

interestingly, ch4 will find out the results first

[JimF]

It's gripping stuff so far! Both players at the top of their game. 4-all in the first set.

[jim360]

I was worried a little that one player might not "turn up", but they both have. Both a little low on first serves, but other than that this is super high-quality.