ESPN Boots 2 Tennis Legends From Australian Open Coverage

Calling the matches across ESPN networks will be play-by-play commentators, including Chris Fowler, Chris McKendry, Patrick McEnroe, Jason Goodall, and Mike Monaco. Additionally, Kris Budden will report from Melbourne Park.

Match and studio analysis will include John McEnroe, Chris Evert, Caroline Wozniacki, Mary Joe Fernandez, James Blake, Sam Querrey, Chris Eubanks, and CoCo Vandeweghe. Two notable exemptions are Pam Shriver and Brad Gilbert, who confirmed the news on social media.

Pam Shriver and Brad Gilbert Out

Shriver wrote on X, "Thanks for the 35+ amazing years. I recall AO 1990, after an early round loss, working for ESPN for the first time. I was prepared for more, but was told it was time to streamline. Meanwhile, my thoughts are with Eaton & Palisades Fire victims on a tough 1-year anniversary."

Gilbert simply wrote, "Had a great [thumbs up emoji] 23 year run [running emoji]." According to the ESPN press release, "ESPN's Australian Open coverage will feature live match action, studio programming, and in-depth analysis across platforms, with every match streaming on the ESPN App via ESPN DTC or Pay TV authentication."

Australian Open Information

ESPN Deportes commentators Luis Alfredo Alvarez, Jose Luis Clerc, Eduardo Varela, and Daniel Orsanic will call matches in Spanish, with Agostina Larroca reporting.

Qualifiers for the Australian Open run from January 12-15, with the draw ceremony taking place on Thursday, January 15. The main draw kicks off on Sunday, January 18. The action concludes for the women on Saturday, January 31, and the men on Sunday, February 1.