The audio on this channel is insane, i know they try to give you the "stadium experience" but their is no reason this broadcast should be heard from the street and second floor when the tv is on a low volume. My elderly pop is sadly obssesed with this channel or i would drop the service. We dont need to hear every shoe screech and grunt it doesnt enhance the experience its an assault my eardrums turn that garbage off!
BJ
Bechet John L.
Scoreboard is the worst
Scoreboard is the worst, trying to watch a match and you're interrupted by this annoying Scoreboard that repeats useless information about temperature and humidity all while you're trying to focus on the match. Worst decision ever, really kills the momentum of the match for the viewer, ESPN doesn't do this!
Tennis Channel and the Tennis.com app have become a perfect storm of bias, incompetence, and technical failure. The entire operation feels like it’s being run by people who don’t understand the sport, don’t listen to viewers, and don’t care about delivering a functional product.
The programming is blatantly skewed. The channel shows an endless rotation of matches that almost no one is asking for, while ignoring the ones people actually want to watch. There’s a constant bias toward American players, even when the match quality is terrible or irrelevant. And the obsession with airing majority women’s matches — regardless of ranking, stakes, or viewer interest — makes the schedule feel more like a quota system than a sports network.
The commentary is somehow even worse. It’s a mix of shallow observations, incorrect facts, and long stretches of filler that add nothing to the match. Half the time it sounds like the commentators are watching a different event entirely. Insight is nonexistent, analysis is laughable, and the tone swings between condescending and clueless.
Then there’s the app — a complete, irredeemable mess. It crashes constantly, freezes during live play, and fails to load even basic content. Streams buffer endlessly, audio cuts out, and the interface looks like it hasn’t been updated since the early 2010s. Navigation is clunky, search barely works, and the whole thing feels like a prototype that somehow got released to the public.
Between the biased programming, the tone‑deaf commentary, the baffling match selections, and the technically broken app, Tennis Channel and Tennis.com have become a chore to use. For a paid service, it’s embarrassing. For a major sports network, it’s unacceptable.
If you want reliable coverage, competent commentary, or a streaming app that functions like it was built this decade, look anywhere else. Tennis Channel and Tennis.com have completely lost the plot.
RK
Rory K.
Djokovic Draper Match ongoing (11 Mar…
Djokovic Draper Match ongoing (11 Mar 2026): Ridiculous that we have to see a split screen during the first two games and listen to an interview. Almost as bad as Jim Courier talking through the points. Had to press the mute button. I saw a similar comment about the interview and happy to see others felt the same.
ME
Mohamed E.
We pay money to watch matches not interviews
We pay money to watch matches not to watch interviews while the match is running. It is a very idiotic way of handeling the show. I am so happy that I have other apps that allow me to watch any match that I like,but I feel sorry for those who paid to watch talk shows that can be watched before or after the matches instead of watching the match
UD
Uba D.
The noise from planes flying over…
The noise from planes flying over Indian Wells can be disruptive, especially during events like tennis matches. Many residents and visitors have expressed concerns about how this affects the enjoyment of the sport and the overall atmosphere.
NBC Palm Springs University of California
Noise Complaints in Indian Wells
Overview of the Issue
Residents in Indian Wells, California, have raised concerns about excessive noise from planes flying over the area. This has become a significant issue, particularly during events like tennis tournaments, where the noise can disrupt both players and spectators.
Impact on Local Events
The noise from aircraft has been reported to interfere with the enjoyment of tennis matches and other local activities. This has led to complaints from residents and visitors alike, who find the sound levels disruptive.
Community Response
Local authorities and community members are discussing potential solutions to address the noise complaints. Efforts may include working with aviation authorities to manage flight paths and reduce the frequency of low-flying aircraft over residential areas.
Conclusion
The situation in Indian Wells highlights the ongoing tension between aviation activities and community peace, especially during high-profile events. Residents are advocating for measures to mitigate the noise and improve the quality of life in the area.
NBC Palm Springs
University of California
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Elizabeth R.
Jim Courier Oh my
Jim Courier Oh my! I find him smarmy--meaning arrogant and condescending. Just a few moments ago, he called Lindsay Davenport crabby because she brought up at issue he apparently wanted to avoid. It's sexist. Don't like what a woman says, demean her!
RP
Robin P.
My Tennis Channel Opinion
1) During matches the TC frequently uses 1/3 of the viewing area to interject scores from previous matches or upcoming matches and events. This can run for up to 5 min. Ridiculous! First why so long? Second, why not run the scores at the bottom of the screen in a small line as are done in every other sport?
2) Right now I'm trying to watching the 2025 Rolex Paris Masters and wherever they have the camera located at this event, the tennis court looks like a square (not elongated like a real tennis court). The backcourt looks squished. At first I thought it was pickle ball court. What gives? This is so difficult to watch!