LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2021 – Numerous Tennis Channel platforms will be home to tennis star Victoria Azarenka’s new podcast, set to launch today, Wednesday, Jan. 27. The two-time Australian Open singles champion and former World No. 1 hosts a variety of health and fitness representatives from outside the world of tennis in the six initial episodes of Think About It, all of which will be available at 5 p.m. ET today. Fans will be able to listen to or watch the podcasts on Tennis Channel’s app, websites, social media outlets, the Tennis Channel Podcast Network and Tennis Channel International streaming service (a complete list is below). The podcast is produced in partnership with the WTA, which will also stream it on WTA.com and its social outlets.
“I am super excited, but also extremely nervous for the launch of my show Think About It,” said Azarenka. “It’s been nine months in the making and it’s all coming to life thanks to Tennis Channel and the WTA. I really hope people enjoy it and take something out the conversations!”
The Think About Itpodcast’s first six conversations are with doctors, a former football player, an ultramarathon runner, a professional rock climber and a mental conditioning guide. The subject matter ranges across a broad spectrum, weaving insight and experiences together from athletics to everyday life away from the arena. Guests include: Trevor Moawad, mental conditioning expert; Sasha Digulian, professional rock climber; Robin Arzòn, Peloton vice president of fitness programming and ultramarathon runner; Lewis Howes, college and professional football player, entrepreneur and author of School of Greatness; Dr. Rupy Aujla, NHS medical doctor and founder, The Doctor’s Kitchen website; and Dr. Rahul Jandial, neurosurgeon and scientist.
“Victoria’s Think About Itpodcast represents one-of-a-kind digital content that we’re happy to amplify across as many Tennis Channel platforms as possible,” said Andi Chu, vice president, head of nonlinear content. “To have someone who knows what it takes to reach the highest achievements in tennis engage in regular, recorded conversations with top fitness and health professionals outside of her sport is truly unique. We know our listeners and viewers are going to enjoy Vika’s podcast as they get to know more about her and, hopefully, themselves.”
Tennis Channel Platforms that will Host Victoria Azarenka’s Think About It Podcast
Tennis Channel Podcast Network TennisChannel.com
Tennis.com Baselinedigital magazine
Tennis Channel app Tennis Channel Internationalstreaming service
YouTube: Tennis Channel
Facebook and Twitter: Tennis Channel, Tennis and Tennis Channel International
Instagram: Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel International
STIRR: Tennis Channel’s The T channel
Tennis Channel Internationalon Samsung TV Plus:
(Austria, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom)
Tennis Channel(www.tennischannel.com), which is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, is the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and tennis lifestyle. A hybrid of comprehensive sports, health, fitness, pop culture, entertainment, lifestyle and travel programming, the network is home to every aspect of the wide-ranging, worldwide tennis community. It also has the most concentrated single-sport coverage in television, with telecast rights at the US Open, Wimbledon, Roland Garros (French Open), Australian Open, ATP World Tour events, WTA competitions, Fed Cup, Laver Cup and the ATP Cup. Tennis Channel is carried by all of the top 10 video providers.
About Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
Sinclair is a diversified media company and leading provider of local sports and news. The Company owns and/or operates 23 regional sports network brands; owns, operates and/or provides services to 188 television stations in 88 markets; is a leading local news provider in the country; owns multiple national networks; and has TV stations affiliated with all the major broadcast networks. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
# # #
For further information:
Eric Abner, Tennis Channel, 310-314-9445, eabner@tennischannel.com