DirecTV Offers Interactive French Open Experience

El Segundo-based DirecTV continues its unmatched delivery of Grand Slam tennis coverage, with the return of its interactive French Open service. This coverage provides tennis fans with live tennis action from six channels (ESPN2 and Tennis Channel) and direct access to match schedules and scores.

The complete DirecTV Interactive service, delivering over 350 hours of tennis coverage, will be available during the first eight days of tournament play. The French Open will take place from May 24 through May 31 at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, France. Interactive features will continue from June 1 through June 4, during live coverage. For more information, please visit www.DirecTV.com.

For the first time, DirecTV's French Open montage channel will be available in high definition. This feature will allow tennis fans to access up to six live competitions simultaneously, including the featured match on ESPN2 or the Tennis Channel. Both channels offer coverage in HD! The French Open Mix allows the viewer to listen to audio feeds from each of the six matches, depending on which one is highlighted. On each court, DirecTV Interactive users will have direct access to match results, live scores, a schedule of current and upcoming matches, and the women's and men's draw.

"Grand Slam tennis events attract passionate and engaged TV viewers who appreciate the immersive viewing experience of DIRECTV's interactive service," said Eric Shanks, Executive Vice President of DirecTV Entertainment. "The higher usage of interactive services and the enormous amount of time users watch the event speaks volumes about the value of this service for tennis fans and reinforces DIRECTV's position as the undisputed leader in sports."

French Open coverage will also be accessible via DirecTV On Demand.