Gravity Media, a global leader in production and content and media services and facilities, delivered the Australian Open 2026 with a bespoke international broadcast centre and large-scale IP production environment. Together, this formed the technical backbone for Tennis Australia’s creative, editorial and operational delivery of the tournament to audiences worldwide.

The 2026 tournament marked the 12th year of the broadcast and technology partnership between Gravity Media and Tennis Australia, and the 22nd year Gravity Media provided host broadcast technical facilities for the Australian Open.

A dedicated team of 75 specialists from Australia, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany designed, deployed, and operated the Melbourne Park broadcast centre, managing over 100 tonnes of fly-away infrastructure and more than 150 broadcast cameras across the precinct.

Across Melbourne Park, 172 camera sources captured every match and surrounding activity, including:

• Spidercam above centre court
• Sony HDC 3500 / 5500 cameras, with super slow-motion and ultra-motion camera channels
• Robotic camera systems
• 22 roving RF cameras and two remote RF robotic cameras delivering mobile and panoramic views across the venue

An extensive RF and communications network supported seamless operations throughout the site, with 48 Bolero antenna positions enabling 150 belt packs for presenters, production staff, and rightsholders.

The production galleries and audio control rooms were housed at Tennis Australia’s headquarters and was connected via 500 metres of fibre and dual 700-gig data links to the central equipment room at the broadcast compound.

The facilities comprised 10 production galleries, nine audio control rooms, and 11 ViBox systems covering the outside courts. In total, the environment supported over 130 operating positions and more than 150 multiviewers displaying approximately 1,700 picture-in-picture sources.

Signal routing was managed through a large-scale IP and baseband system providing a 4,000 x 4,000 routing environment, while over 2,500 audio signals were handled through a hybrid Audio Live and Calrec solution. This fully IP-based architecture enabled the integration of live match coverage, highlights production, and digital content workflows.

Across the 15-day tournament, Gravity Media delivered more than 200 hours of coverage to international and domestic rights holders, including Nine Network in Australia, ESPN, Eurosport, CCTV, and WOWOW.

As part of the 2026 deployment, Gravity Media refreshed the technical furniture across the production facilities, replacing workstations that had been in service for more than a decade while maintaining the established layouts developed with Tennis Australia.

In the lead-up to the Australian Open, Gravity Media delivered broadcast and technical facilities for the United Cup in Perth and Sydney, as well as the Brisbane International and Adelaide International.

For the United Cup, Gravity Media provided outside broadcast production trucks and facilities in each city, accessing 28 cameras, multiple EVS replay and edit suites and Livetools equipment for use by teams and players. Additional bespoke fly-away production systems were implemented in Sydney so that Tennis Australia could integrate coverage from multiple cities into a fully produced “world feed” for delivery across international broadcast and subscription platforms.

The Adelaide International and Brisbane International were supported with state-of-the-art high-definition outside broadcast trucks, using 22 cameras across each site to deliver bespoke coverage for Tennis Australia and its domestic and international broadcast partners.

In addition to its role as host broadcast technical partner, Gravity Media continued to support international broadcast partners, including ESPN and Eurosport, with production and technology services for their Australian Open coverage.

Eamonn Curtin, Chief Commercial Officer of Gravity Media said:

“The Australian Open continues to be one of the most complex and rewarding productions in the world of live sport. Delivering this coverage is a true demonstration of the collaboration and expertise of our teams across Australia and Europe. 2026 builds on our legacy of collaboration and we’re proud to support Tennis Australia in bringing this iconic tournament to audiences everywhere.”

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Gravity Media, a global leader in production and content and media services and facilities, announced its delivery of full technical production facilities and crew for The Six Kings Slam, a premier men’s tennis exhibition tournament produced by IMG and held at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from Wednesday 15^th to Saturday 18^th October.

Part of the Riyadh Season and now in its second year, the event brought together six of the world’s top tennis players for three days of elite competition in front of 8,000 fans. This year marked a significant milestone as The Six Kings Slam was streamed live globally on Netflix for the very first time.

Gravity Media Arabia supported IMG’s production with its UHD OB facility NOVA 101 to host to a crew of technical experts and equipped with cutting-edge technology to deliver an exceptional live broadcast experience to audiences around the world.

The setup featured a total of 26 cameras, including 4 RED V-Raptor XLX large-format sensor cinematic cameras with RED Cine-Broadcasting Solution, providing stunning shallow depth of field and full RCP colour shading functionality for live production. Two more RED V-Raptor XLs were also configured as RF cameras using bespoke hardware by Gravity Media RF Division providing increased flexibility and dynamic coverage of the court.

Complemented by a suite of Canon Cine-servo series lenses the RED systems worked seamlessly alongside Sony HDC-3500 and HDC-5500v cameras. Canons renowned BOX lenses enhanced with their latest NOVEL look optical technology provided an enhanced image experience for viewers while allowing high frame rate workflows from the Sony cameras.

A dedicated on-site crew of 45 Gravity Media professionals managed all aspects of the technical operation, from vision and audio to RF and engineering, ensuring a flawless broadcast for both in-venue and global audiences.

Martyn Edwards, Gravity Media’s Managing Director of the Middle East said: “We’re proud to once again collaborate with IMG and contribute to the Riyadh Season with our world-class facilities and experienced crew. Supporting the first-ever global Netflix stream of The Six Kings Slam marks an exciting milestone for live sports production in the region, and Gravity Media is delighted to be at the forefront of this innovation and broadcast excellence.”

Gravity Media, the leading force in production and content, media services and facilities, today confirmed a successful collaboration with Southfields and Tennis Australia that saw Gravity Media implement the broadcast technology and television production undertaking for the second round Qualifiers of the Davis Cup – the biggest men’s team event in tennis – in The Netherlands and Australia. 

This global event featured some of the world’s best tennis players, and took place across multiple venues internationally, with Gravity Media onsite in two locations of the second round Qualifiers. 

The Netherlands was represented by Jesper de Jong, Botic van de Zandschulp, Guy Den Ouden, Sander Arends and Sem Verbeek will play Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo, Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Francisco Comesana, Horacio Zeballos and Andres Molteni at The Hague’s Martiniplaza across 12th to 13th September. 

Australia was represented by Alex de Minaur, Alexei Popyrin, Jordan Thompson and Matthew Ebden will play Belgium’s Zizou Bergs, Raphael Collignon, Kimmer Coppejans, Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre’s Ken Rosewall Arena across 13th to 14th September.  

The undertaking for the qualifying round in Sydney added further depth to Gravity Media’s long-term partnership with Tennis Australia in the delivery of broadcast technology and production requirements for the Laver Cup, the Billie Jean Cup, the Australian Open and Australia’s summer of tennis. 

As part of the partnership with Tennis Australia and Southfields, Gravity Media accessed internationally acknowledged camera and broadcast and production technologies coupled with cellular and cloud-based solutions. 

In a major production undertaking, Gravity Media deployed seven cameras in the Netherlands and 13 cameras in Australia, alongside state-of-the-art high definition outside broadcast truck technology. 

The Davis Cup qualifying round was broadcast on the 9Network in Australia, Ziggo Sport in the Netherlands and globally on international broadcasters. 

Kevin Vandoorne, Broadcast & Media Technical Manager at Tennis Australia commented: 

“Our partnership is built on trust, collaboration, and understanding – by combining our vision with their broadcast expertise, we ensured a seamless production and a truly successful event.” 

Ben Madgwick, Sales Director at Gravity Media in Australia stated: 

“Gravity Media partnered with Tennis Australia to provide broadcast technical services for the second round Qualifier of the Davis Cup in Sydney Olympic Park. This was the first Davis Cup tie on home soil in three years and utilised our extensive tennis broadcast experience to ensure flawless coverage and meet the event’s content requirements.” 

Lex Meijer, Senior Account Manager at Gravity Media in The Netherlands commented: 

“Gravity Media NL and Southfields have been long-standing partners for the coverage of Davis Cup matches in the Netherlands. They draw on our many years of tennis production experience to ensure flawless coverage and to meet the event’s content requirements.”

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A New Era in Tennis Production 

EMG / Gravity Media and ATP Media have introduced a cutting-edge remote production workflow for ATP Media Studios, further enhancing its flexibility on delivering innovative broadcast solutions. This development follows the success EMG / Gravity Media had in Formula E, where the team implemented a similar system to reduce carbon emissions and logistical complexity. 

At the heart of this transformation are two newly designed remote production pods, built to streamline operations for ATP Masters 1000 tournaments and the Nitto ATP Finals. The initiative reduces on-site personnel while maintaining the highest broadcast quality, aligning with the industry’s push towards more efficient and sustainable production models. 

A Plug-and-Play Solution for ATP Masters 1000 and Nitto ATP Finals 

The project took about a year to develop and was delivered in January, in time for the start of the ATP Tour season. The pods are compact and designed to fit within a Q6 pallet, making them highly transportable via both air and sea freight. The Q6 pallet has a tare weight of 120 kg (265 lb) and a volume of 17.0 m³ (600 ft³) with a height of 243.8 cm (96 in). Their transportable nature allows seamless deployment between venues: while one pod is in use, the other is en route to the next tournament, ensuring there is never a delay in delivery and setup. 

The system provides a plug-and-play solution that integrates smoothly with ATP Media Studios’ existing engineering infrastructure, supporting world feed contribution and court feed distribution—the backbone of ATP Media’s broadcast operations. The pods significantly reduce the number of personnel required on-site while maintaining the same level of production quality expected from a world-class sports event. 

Key features of the ATP Media Studios pods include: 

• Compact, mobile design: Small enough to fit into a Q6 pallet for efficient logistics between tournament venues. 

• Dual-unit system: Two pods operate in rotation—one in use at an event while the other is being transported to the next venue. 

• Integrated technology: The system utilises advanced encoding and decoding technology (H.264, H.265 HEVC, JPEG XS, NDI over RTP), with connectivity provided by Tata Communications’ fibre infrastructure. 

• Scalability: The pods support up to 160 feeds per event, with 90 outgoing video and audio lines​. 

This remote pod setup streamlines logistics and reduces costs, offering a more flexible and sustainable approach for ATP’s broadcasts. 

Remote Production at WestWorks 

The ATP Media Studios remote production model is fully integrated with WestWorks, EMG / Gravity Media’s state-of-the-art, 50,000-square-foot production facility in London. WestWorks serves as the central hub for live event feeds and supports both on-premise and distributed remote production workflows. 

With up to 90 outgoing video and audio lines and over 160 feeds coming into ATP Media Studios for a single event, the system delivers unparalleled efficiency.  

• Court A: While OB direction remains on-site, video shading, EVS, graphics (GFX), and world feed audio are handled remotely at ATP Media Studios. 

• Courts B, C, and D: These courts operate with full remote production, where only cameras and audio are captured on-site while all other production elements, including graphics, replay, and commentary, are managed at ATP Media Studios​. 

• Post-production workflows: Three Adobe Premiere craft edit suites and a Media Manager Suite oversee post-production processes, ensuring smooth content delivery for broadcasters. 

• Behind-the-Scenes Coverage: Additional content is captured through 10 dedicated behind-the-scenes cameras across all courts. 

ATP Media Studios significantly reduces the reliance on on-site infrastructure while allowing a centralised production team to oversee multiple courts simultaneously​. 

Lessons from Formula E: Sustainable and Efficient Production 

The ATP Media pods are an evolution of EMG / Gravity Media’s work in Formula E, where similar remote workflows drastically cut costs and environmental impact. In Formula E, EMG / Gravity Media deployed two transportable production pods that connected to the WestWorks facility, reducing on-site personnel by 58% and air freight by 40%​. 

In both ATP Media and Formula E, the key to success has been robust connectivity. Tata Communications supplies primary and backup fibre connections, ensuring the seamless encoding and decoding of signals using H.264, H.265 HEVC, JPEG XS, and NDI over RTP technologies​. 

The Future of Sports Broadcasting 

The introduction of remote production pods for ATP Media Studios underscores EMG / Gravity Media’s leadership in transforming sports broadcasting through innovation. By integrating advanced remote workflows and leveraging the experience gained, they have created a model that enhances production quality while improving efficiency and sustainability. 

As the sports industry continues to evolve, remote production solutions like these are set to redefine how live events are delivered, reducing logistical challenges while maximising efficiency and broadcast excellence. With ATP Media Studios now benefitting from this pioneering technology, the future of tennis broadcasting is more agile, cost-effective, and environmentally conscious than ever before. 

EMG / Gravity Media, a world leading global provider of complex live creative production and media services, is proud to announce that it will deliver comprehensive, live coverage of the highly anticipated 2025 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Qualifiers from 10^th – 12^th April 2025 in Australia and The Netherlands.

This global event set to feature some of the world’s best tennis players, will take place across multiple venues internationally. EMG / Gravity Media will be on site at two of the exciting locations: the Pat Rafter Arena located in Brisbane, Australia and the Sportcampus Zuiderpark located at The Hague in the Netherlands.

EMG / Gravity Media is collaborating with Tennis Australia and Dutch production company Southfields to implement the broadcast technology and television production for the qualifying round of the biggest women’s team event in tennis.

EMG / Gravity Media Australia has been appointed by Tennis Australia as the host broadcast company for the Billie Jean Cup qualifying event in Australia.

Building on a long-term partnership having successfully delivered coverage for the Australian Open, United Cup, and Laver Cup, as part of the growing partnership with Tennis Australia, for the Qualifiers, EMG / Gravity Media will access internationally acknowledged camera and broadcast and production technologies designed and developed by EMG / Gravity Media.

In a significant logistics and production undertaking, at the Pat Rafter Arena in Australia, EMG / Gravity Media will deploy 11 cameras and state-of-the-art high definition outside broadcast truck technology coupled with cellular and cloud-based solutions.

Beyond providing broadcast technologies, EMG / Gravity Media Australia is also working in collaboration with Tennis Australia and its Australian and global broadcast partners in creating, producing and delivering the complete television production of the event for audiences in Australia and across the world.

The EMG / Gravity Media team based in the Netherlands will be on site at the Sportcampus Zuiderpark located at The Hague on behalf of Southfields, capturing the live event across the three days for Ziggo Sport.

The Billie Jean Cup qualifiers will be broadcast on NINE Network Australia and globally on international broadcasters including Ziggo Sport.

Kevin Vandoorne – Broadcast & Media Technical Manager, at Tennis Australia commented:

“We are once again proud to partner with our broadcast technical services supplier, EMG / Gravity Media in Australia, for the Host Broadcast of the BJK Cup Qualifier. This partnership, which began in 2015, has proven to be incredibly positive and continues to grow and strengthen each year. It serves as a strong foundation for all our other endeavours, and we have complete confidence that it will continue to underpin both our live and non-live content creation.”

Ben Madgwick, Sales Director at EMG / Gravity Media in Australia stated:

“For another consecutive year, EMG / Gravity Media is partnering with Tennis Australia to provide Host Broadcast technical services for the upcoming BJK Cup Qualifier at the Queensland Tennis Centre and Pat Rafter Arena. Tennis Australia draws upon our extensive global and regional tennis expertise to support all aspects of the event, beyond our host broadcast responsibilities. Whether it’s the ELC, GFX, Arena Production, or Unilateral rights holders, our onsite team is equipped with the resources and technology to meet the event’s full range of linear and digital content requirement.”

EMG / Gravity Media is known worldwide for supplying high-quality broadcast equipment, production facilities, and project management support for productions great and small. EMG / Gravity Media continues to channel its technology and expertise into capturing every dramatic moment from over the past three decades.

EMG / Gravity Media has partnered with the International Tennis Federation (ITF), Billie Jean King Cup Limited (BJKC), ATP Media, and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) on every format of elite competition, including The Billie Jean King Cup Finals, The Davis Cup, Fed Cup, ATP Cup, and WTA Tour Championships. Plus been a long-term provider of equipment and crew for the ATP Masters 1000 Series and the ATP World Tour Finals, and supported all four Grand Slams, including multi-year, multi-camera contracts at the Australian, US, and French Opens.

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Producing the international feed for ITF in Bologna

From 10 to 15 September, Bologna hosted the qualification round for the Davis Cup finals, where national tennis teams from around the world faced off. The Unipol Arena was the venue where Italy competed with the Netherlands, Brazil, and Belgium in Group A. EMG Italy’s goal was to ensure television coverage and produce the international feed while maintaining the high standards required for such a significant event in the global tennis calendar.

A high-level TV production

The event featured a large-scale television production, jointly managed by EMG Italy and the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the global governing body of tennis, including the Olympics. EMG Italy provided broadcast equipment, specialized personnel, and logistics for complete event coverage, while ITF augmented the production team with professionals who regularly follow the international tennis circuit. The mobile control room was managed through EMG’s Nova 150 truck, equipped to handle live 4K UHD HDR broadcasts. On this occasion, it operated in HD, serving as the operational hub with a crew of 35 and 12 main cameras, along with one specifically for press conferences.

Among the notable innovations for this year, camera 8 was mounted on a gimbal and connected via RF, capturing dynamic shots of player introductions and the lively Davis Cup audience. Cameras 10 and 11, two PTZ cameras, were positioned behind the players for replays and shots of their support teams, while two more cameras were dedicated to SuperMotion footage.

The production covered about nine hours of live broadcast daily, airing three matches (two singles and one doubles), alongside courtside interviews and final press conferences. Graphics and the Hawk-Eye system were provided by external partners and integrated into the central production.

A smooth workflow 

Maurizio Nacher, COO of EMG Italy, stated:  “The challenge, as always in major travelling events, was maintaining a very high and uniform standard, comparable to other venues simultaneously hosting Davis Cup matches. Our international sister company, Gravity Media, specializes in tennis, and as EMG Italy, we are proud to support tennis events in Italy and internationally.”

Given the Davis Cup’s global scope, the visual and narrative quality of each match in every city needed to remain consistent. To this end, preparations began months in advance, with teams at the Unipol Arena working from 4 September to set up the technical infrastructure and fine-tune every detail before the first match. From lighting to audio, graphics, and slow-motion replays, everything was designed to provide viewers with an immersive and memorable experience.

Bologna, a tennis hub

Bologna became a central location as one of four cities (alongside Valencia, Zhuahi, and Manchester) where 16 teams competed for the world team championship title. The Davis Cup returned to Bologna in 2022 after more than 40 years, and the city has once again welcomed athletes, journalists, and fans from all over the world. The Davis Cup goes beyond sports results; it creates connections, fosters bonds, and leaves lasting memories for everyone involved.

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EMG / Gravity Media heeft, in samenwerking met Tennis Australia, vooruitstrevende verslaggeving geleverd voor de Laver Cup 2024 in de Uber Arena in Berlijn. Door hun gecombineerde expertise, nauwkeurige planning en geavanceerde technologie in te zetten, hebben de teams een innovatieve kijkervaring geboden voor één van de meest prestigieuze evenementen in de tennissport.

Gregory Tishin, Project en Account Manager: Het kloppende hart van de productie was de Nova 105 IP UHD HDR OB-truck, een krachtig hulpmiddel dat alle aspecten van de grootschalige productie ter plaatse ondersteunde. Als proefconcept werd de verslaggeving geleverd in volledige 1080p HDR, waarbij indrukwekkende beelden met een hoog dynamisch bereik werden getoond. Voor distributie werden de uitgaande feeds geconverteerd naar 1080p SDR, maar de kwaliteit bleef perfect – resulterend in standaarddefinitiebeelden die er beter uitzagen dan ooit tevoren, dankzij de originele HDR-opnames.

Eén van de sleutels tot het succes van het project was de gedetailleerde technische planning onder leiding van Lars Hilberink van het EMG/Gravity Media-team in Nederland. Zijn uitgebreide kennis van IP-videonetwerken, HDR-workflows en kleurcorrectie was van belang om dit complexe systeem tot leven te brengen. De productie bestond uit 49 camera’s, waaronder een geavanceerd netwerk van robotcamera’s en speciale camera’s achter de schermen – zoals de bekende netcams, een uitgebreid RF-cameranetwerk, twee volledige production galleries, meerdere montagesuites en een studio en commentaarfaciliteiten op locatie.

Deze samenwerking bracht Gravity Media’s sterke klantrelaties en ervaring samen met EMG’s technische expertise en OB-truck faciliteiten. Het projectmanagementteam, bestaande uit Julia de Waal, Eric Pronk en Georgy Tishin, zorgde voor een naadloze integratie van de sterke punten van de twee recent samengevoegde teams, wat een efficiënte en zeer productieve werkomgeving creëerde.

“Ik was onder de indruk van de professionaliteit en het voorbereidingsniveau van EMG,” zei Georgy Tishin, Project- en Accountmanager voor EMG/Gravity Media Australië. Eric Pronk, Projectmanager van EMG/Gravity Media Nederland, voegde eraan toe: “Ons team heeft echt genoten van het werken aan dit geweldige project. We zijn trots dat we hebben bijgedragen en kijken uit naar toekomstige samenwerkingen, waarin we de gecombineerde krachten en middelen van EMG en Gravity Media verder verkennen.”

Dit project heeft een nieuwe standaard gezet voor tennisuitzendingen, waarbij de voordelen van HDR zijn aangetoond en de weg is geëffend voor meer innovatieve benaderingen in toekomstige producties.

Gregory Tishin, Project en Account Manager

TV coverage of the Masters 1000 for Supertennis, the thematic channel of FITP: sport and entertainment at the Foro Italico.

From May 6 to 19, the Foro Italico in Rome becomes, as every year, the center of the international tennis circuit with the ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tournaments and the presence of the best players in the world. Supertennis wanted to offer the public a complete and engaging experience, with extensive coverage, interviews, and continuous studio programming throughout the day to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the tournament, expert commentary, and the passion of Italian fans.

EMG Italy provided the television production technical facilities on three shifts, from 8:30 am to 1:00 am, to ensure uninterrupted coverage of the event. For this purpose, a mobile control room and a crew of 30 people were activated at the Foro Italico, with a total of 12 cameras: 5 for the studios, of which 2 with RF links, 4 remote cameras and 1 CableCam provided by Sportcast.

The continuous studios are the heart of Supertennis’ programming, with fixed appointments from the central position at 10:30 am (with press review), 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm and the live talk show at 10:30 pm which sees 3 guests, former champions and journalists every evening to tell the stories of the protagonists and the day just ended. All these spaces also dedicated many interviews to the protagonists, expert analysis, real-time updates from the fields and launch on live links from the Challengers of Francavilla, Parma and Turin.

Focus on the Italian tennis movement

Supertennis and FITP focused heavily on the Internazionali d’Italia to celebrate the recent successes of the Italian tennis movement and never before has there been such a great public response with record attendances and a record of over 300,000 tickets sold.

A lot of space was given not only to Jannik Sinner’s meeting with the fans, but also to the Davis Cup winning team, celebrated at the opening of the tournament, and to the many new talents of the Italian movement. Supertennis followed their performances closely, dedicating special spaces and exclusive interviews.

BNL Italy Major Premier Padel: padel takes center stage

From June 17 to 23, it will be the turn of the BNL Italy Major Premier Padel, a men’s and women’s tournament of the IPF International Padel Federation. For the coverage of this event EMG Italy will use an OB Van control room with 7 cameras: 5 cameras for the studios, 1 remote camera on a tripod for the Studio terrace and one RF linked camera.

Supertennis is ready to experience two major sporting events, offering the public a complete and engaging television experience, also offering a rich digital offer. On the channel’s website and social media, it will be possible to follow the matches in real time, with updates, photos, videos and interviews.

In addition, exclusive content will be available such as insights into the protagonists, tactical analysis and interviews with the technicians. Supertennis confirms itself as a reference point for tennis and padel enthusiasts: with its rich and complete programming, the channel is ready to experience a summer of great appeal for sports fans.

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Gravity Media, the global provider of complex live creative production and media services, is thrilled to have captured the sixth edition of the Laver Cup. The men’s tennis tournament saw teams from Europe and the rest of the world compete for the winning title in Vancouver, Canada.

Gravity Media is proud to once again partner with Tennis Australia to bring the exhilarating action of the annual tennis tournament to screens across the globe for another consecutive year.

The Laver Cup is renowned for its legacy of sporting excellence and world-class competition, and the tournament is a highlight on the international tennis calendar. The annual extravaganza draws in top-ranking players from around the world, captivating fans with unparalleled displays of skill, determination, and sportsmanship. With each passing year, the tournament has grown in popularity, setting new standards for excitement and spectator engagement.

Gravity Media was selected as the exclusive broadcast partner for the Laver Cup for the sixth year in a row with no event happening in 2020 due to Covid. Renowned for its cutting-edge coverage and commitment to delivering the best viewing experience to its audience, the talented Gravity Media team captured every thrilling moment and emotional triumph of the tournament.

Gravity Media has been active in the tennis market for over three decades, and they’re fans of the game as much as broadcast and production partners. On site at the Rogers Arena, Gravity Media worked together with Dome to deploy three OB trucks and a range of Speciality and RF Cameras to capture the all-important action.

“We are delighted to continue our partnership with Tennis Australia for yet another year of bringing the Laver Cup to tennis enthusiasts around the world. ” said Georgy Tishin, Gravity Media’s Project Manager.

Fans tuned into comprehensive coverage that spans from the opening serves to the final match point which saw Team World claim victory. Gravity Media successfully supplied the technical facilities to Tennis Australia to enable their production team to provide extensive pre-match analysis, insightful commentary from renowned tennis experts, and exclusive interviews with players and coaches. From baseline battles to strategic aces, viewers were at the heart of the action.

For the latest updates on the Laver Cup, fans are encouraged to visit the Laver Cup website and follow Gravity Media on social media platforms as preparations are now underway for the next Grand Slam – the Australian Open in January where Gravity Media will partner with Tennis Australia as their broadcast and technology partner.

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Gravity Media, the world’s leading global provider of complex live creative production and media services, today detailed a new agreement with The All England Lawn Tennis Club for the ongoing provision of NetCam camera technology designed and developed in Australia for the global television coverage of The Championships, Wimbledon.

The new agreement from 2024 builds on Gravity Media Australia’s successful deployment of NetCam at The Championships since its debut in 2018.

Along with The Championships, Gravity Media Australia’s NetCam is also an integral part of the US Open Tennis Championships and will once again be in place for next year’s Australian Open Tennis Championships.

Capturing the action at the world’s major tennis tournaments, Gravity Media Australia’s innovative NetCam is used across Grand Slams and ATP and WTA Finals and delivers a unique viewing experience allowing audiences to enjoy a whole new perspective of the sport they love.

Used to broadcast live from the biggest events, Gravity Media’s NetCam features a dual UHD (ultra high definition) camera platform with two simultaneous 12g-SDI digital video transmission outputs (one from each camera). This allows both players to be filmed simultaneously, ensuring the most exciting footage is broadcast to viewers all over the world.

Discretely mounted within the centre strap of the net, just behind the white vertical adjustment strap, NetCam allows viewers to enjoy the match from an entirely new vantage point. With a courtside fibre converter transforming signals into the optical format, shots from the centre of the court can be transmitted via a mobile control room or production truck in an instant.

Gravity Media Australia’s Globecam unit is renowned for creating ground-breaking, high-definition digital miniature live broadcast devices that entertain and engage viewers all over the world with footage captured from exciting new angles and perspectives.

Globecam is behind a number of world-first innovations, including speciality in-car camera technologies for the V8 Supercars Championship in Australia, HelmetCam and UmpireCam which are now a key component of cricket coverage, the NetCam tennis solution which has been used at all four Grand Slams since its launch in 2018, and the Live JockeyCam which has been beaming horse racing images around Australia since 2019.

Globecam sporting applications now span tennis, cricket, rugby, motorsport, cycling, horse racing, golf, athletics and sailing.

Paul Davies – Head of Broadcast, Production & Media Rights, The Championships, Wimbledon:

“The use of NetCam on Centre and No. 1 Court brings a unique and dynamic perspective to the broadcast coverage during The Championships.

“The delicate challenge of integrating these cameras within the grass courts has always been sensitively managed between Gravity Media Australia and our ground staff and we look forward continuing this long standing partnership.”

Greg Littrich – Director, Operations at Gravity Media Australia:

“Gravity Media Australia is pleased to be working in partnership with The All England Lawn Tennis Club and delivering our specialist camera technologies to add further depth and audience engagement for the internationally recognised global television coverage of The Championships.

“We thank them for entrusting us to be a part of such a significant event in sports.

“We are committed to the continuing development of Gravity Media’s specialist cameras and take great pride that technology designed and developed in Australia now forms an integral component of coverage of so many sports around the world.”

Gravity Media Australia:

Gravity Media Australia’s acknowledged broadcast technology and production partnerships across major sports in Australia include the Australian Open and the Summer of Tennis, the Melbourne Cup and all major horse racing events in Australia, the Bathurst 1000 and the Repco Supercars Championship, the Bathurst 12 Hour, the World Athletics Cross Country Championships, the Tour Down Under, the PGA Tour of Australasia, the Stawell Gift, the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) in Melbourne, the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Crankworx Cairns, the FIM World Supercross Championship at Marvel Stadium, a partnership with Cricket Australia for the coverage of multiple cricket competitions in Australia and the delivery of broadcast and production technology requirements for coverage of the rapidly expanding and developing AFLW.

Through its studios, production, post-production, outside broadcast facilities and specialist camera technologies, Gravity Media Australia is currently involved with major production companies, television networks and pay television and streaming platforms in Australia across projects including The Voice, Australian Idol, Dancing with the Stars, The Masked Singer, Australia’s Got Talent, Would I Lie to You?, The 1% Club, Millionaire Hot Seat and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.

Gravity Media Australia post-production centre, Gravity House, plays a key role in the production of major international television productions across broadcast, subscription and streaming platforms, as well as movies from the Marvel Universe and projects from multiple US and international studios, and many of Australia’s leading independent film productions.

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As we head into the final weekend, Gravity Media, the global provider of complex live creative production and media services, is proud to have returned to New York to facilitate the broadcast of the 142^nd consecutive edition of the prestigious US Open tennis tournament for another successful year.

This renewed partnership underscores Gravity Media’s commitment to delivering world-class sports entertainment to millions of viewers across the world. Building on the success of previous years, the Gravity Media team is delighted to continue bringing the thrilling action and unparalleled excitement of the US Open to households and sports enthusiasts.

Getting everything rigged and ready for the first day’s play required a full Gravity Media crew of over 150 skillful individuals arriving on site in early August, installing and testing the core Host Broadcast Facilities, whilst working closely with an abundance of vendors to ensure successful delivery of the tournament. On site at peak periods, Gravity Media deployed over 70 talented technical crew members plus an additional 81 expert production and technical crew to facilitate coverage.

Across the tournament, Gravity Media is responsible for providing extensive coverage of the entire US Open Tennis Championship, ensuring fans won’t miss a moment of the action, from the exciting early-round matches to the thrilling finals. Gravity Media’s dedication to providing comprehensive coverage and top-notch analysis of this iconic tournament remains unwavering.

Gravity Media has successfully facilitated the Host, Domestic and International production facilities as well as the unilateral facilities.

The technical set up on site involved the Gravity Media team setting up five Production Control rooms for the host linear courts production with four associated Audio Control rooms, one PCR & ACR for Domestic Production, one multi-transmission control room for international, 14 ViBox Production Desks for outer court production and two associated Audio Control Rooms. In addition to this, the team deployed a full EVS VIA server and infrastructure, with over 30 Servers, 15+ XTAs and 20+ IP Directors as well as three online Avid Symphony Edits,  seven “Lite” Media Composers Edits and 2 After Effects stations plus three voice-over booths and three announce booths. All in all over 170 cameras across Gravity clients.

Embracing the latest technological advancements, this year’s broadcast of the US Open Tennis Championship featured state-of-the-art technical innovations that elevated the viewer experience to new heights including Ashe produced in UHD with Dolby Atmos and full EVS Via Server rollout and associated upgrade to XHub Via and Xsquare VIA Suite of tools.

The coverage from the 2023 US Open Tennis Championship is poised to set new standards in sports entertainment as Gravity Media’s specialist cameras were also in use. Introducing a range of cutting-edge technological innovations, promising an even more immersive and engaging experience for viewers, the team deployed NetCams across three course, three “Towel Cams” – mini PTZ cameras on Ashe, 11 MRMC AFC 100’s, 32 “Special Cams” around the grounds and on the courts, RF Gimbal Cameras and 10 RF Cameras capturing site wide coverage.

John Williams, Gravity Media’s Director – Media Services & Facilities commented:

“Gravity Media is proud to be a part of this iconic sporting event for yet another year, showcasing the world’s best tennis players as they compete for glory on the grand stage. We are truly dedicated to capturing the essence of this tournament and bringing it to the homes of millions of fans, making it an unforgettable experience for all. This year’s US Open offers a platform to showcase the versatility and depth of our services, demonstrating the remarkable synergy that unfolds when we unite as a team.”

Ed Tischler, Gravity Media’s Managing Director stated:

“The US Open provides an excellent opportunity to highlight the flexibility and depth of our services, and how we can really make the magic happen when we all join forces and come together. As a premier global provider of sophisticated live broadcast facilities, the annual US Open presents an exceptional occasion for us to harness our collective expertise and resources to capture, shape, and produce compelling content that ignites passion and exhilaration. The outstanding coverage thus far reflects the dedication and teamwork of every crew member who has collaborated seamlessly to bolster the unilateral facilities. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has played a vital role in this endeavour.”

Stay tuned as Gravity Media brings viewers all the unmissable moments from this weekend’s final matches.

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