Imagine watching a high-stakes tennis drama—nail-biting rallies, unexpected twists, and jaw-dropping moments. Now, picture all of that without commentary. Feels incomplete, right? Like a match without a winner or a slice of cake without frosting. Commentary isn’t just background noise; it’s the heartbeat of the game, adding flavor, context, and unforgettable soundbites to those legendary moments. Think back to the electrifying Federer-Nadal final in 2017 or last year’s Sinner-Medvedev showdown. 

Yes, the players delivered the magic on the court, but it was the commentators who brought the stories to life, weaving excitement, bewilderment, and humor into the action. As the countdown to the Australian Open 2025 continues, fans can rejoice as broadcasters start to unveil their lineup of commentators for this year’s tournament

ESPN to have experienced voices for the Australian Open

ESPN has often garnered limelight for its experienced set of commentators and this year is no exception. John McEnroe, Rennae Stubbs, and Chris McKendry have already been confirmed for the tournament. While Stubbs and McEnroe have started their duties and given some previews as a prelude to the tournament, McKendry will be joining the duo soon. She has also expressed her excitement saying, “My “job” is a bucket list item… a fact never lost on me!” However, there are more renowned faces who can be a part of the ESPN team.

Like last year, fans will also witness the likes of Joe Fernandez, Patrick McEnroe, Chris Eubanks, Pam Shriver, James Blake, Chris Fowler, and Jason Goodall joining the ESPN panel and sharing their insights into the tournament. Jannik Sinner’s coach Darren Cahill might also be present for some discussions. Nick Kyrgios, meanwhile, who turned heads by picking up the mic last year, will remain absent from the panel since he has returned to the courts and will be playing in both the singles and doubles categories.  This year might also witness the return of Brad Gilbert, a known face for ESPN. Remember, Gilbert remained absent for quite some time due to his coaching duties with Coco Gauff. However, as his stint with Gauff came to an end, Gilbert might return to the commentary box, and hinting towards the same is his current presence in Melbourne. 

Eurosport will witness a new face on the panel

Eurosport will be at the forefront of covering the hard court Grand Glam and will witness the addition of the legendary Jim Courier. Courier, who has won the Australian Open twice during his playing days, has wide experience with the mic too and hence, his addition will add to the excitement of the event. Besides, John McEnroe, Laura Robson, and Tim Henman’s names are once again on the roaster for the tournament.

While Henman is anticipated to treat the fans from London’s award-winning mixed reality Cube studio with news anchor Rachel Stringe, McEnroe and Courier will likely be giving insights into the matches from the courts. Mats Wilander, Boris Becker, Justine Henin, Alex Corretja, and Barbara Schett will also be joining the panel of experts and will be the faces of the broadcaster for the Australian Open. Besides some common faces there is yet another similarity between both Eurosport and ESPN – you guessed it right – the absence of Nick Kyrgios. 

Tennis Channel continues to bring in legendary voices

Tennis Channel has remained in the forefront of covering major sporting events and the Australian Open is no different. This year will continue to mark the addition of legendary voices like Steve Weissman, Martina Navratilova, Jon Wertheim, Lindsay Davenport, and Jim Courier. Besides, it will also receive cooperation from former star Prakash Amritraj who will bring in some remarkable insights into the discussions. 

The presence of veteran commentators and analysts on the team will help in a detailed analysis of the conditions of each player and the likelihood of their performances, thereby bringing some great insights for the fans.

Channel Nine to introduce the Paris Olympics gold medalists for the first time to the Commentary box

Channel Nine has made a remarkable move by amalgamating traditional roasters and some new faces in the commentary box. But here is the catch. Two of the commentators are not just new to the business but also the sport itself. The broadcaster has turned heads by signing the Paris Olympics Gold Medalists, Ariarne Titmus and Jess Fox, to the commentators’ box. Remember, while Titmus is a swimmer, her compatriot Fox has dazzled the world as a canoeist. But now, they will be coming out of their comfort zones to join the mammoth team of commentators at the Australian Open. 

The expert commentary for the tournament will be brought in by Jim Courier, Jelena Dokic, John McEnroe, Todd Woodbridge, Lleyton Hewitt, Sam Stosur, Dylan Alcott, John Millman, Casey Dellacqua, Sam Smith and Alicia Molik. The broadcasters will also witness the voices of journalist Marlee Silva and hosts James Bracey and Tony Jones, bringing the Australian Open to life. 

BBC, meanwhile, is yet to confirm its list of commentators. However, fans can anticipate the presence of the stalwarts of the sport like John Inverdale, John Lloyd, Kim Clijsters, Martina Navratilova, and other stars.

With the tournament unfolding in less than a week, it will be interesting to see if the list of iconic voices will bring more enthusiasm than ever. But one thing is for sure: the mics are hot, and we’re ready for some unforgettable lines to echo through Melbourne Park!