Fédération Française de Tennis picks Whisper to be new host broadcaster of Roland-Garros from 2025 to 2029

Host court side cameras on Court 6 at Roland-Garros 2023

The Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT) has chosen production company Whisper to be the new host broadcaster of Roland-Garros from 2025 to 2029. The FFT has produced the French Grand Slam inhouse as host broadcaster since 2021.

The FFT will rely on the production company to deliver ambitious and innovative coverage of the next five editions of Roland-Garros, which is one of four Grand Slam tennis tournaments.

Held every year over three weeks from late May to early June, Whisper will seek to further develop the Roland-Garros tournament, showing what makes it so special, while unlocking and celebrating the wider secrets of the tournament for audiences around the world.

Gilles Moretton, president of the FFT, commented: “We are delighted to have Whisper on board as the new host broadcaster of Roland-Garros. We will rely on Whisper’s expertise in audiovisual production to offer our television viewers the best experience possible, with content that is more attractive and innovative than ever.”

Bethan Evans, director of production at Whisper, added: “We are extremely excited to have the opportunity to produce the host coverage of the prestigious Roland-Garros tournament. It’s humbling to think how many incredible players have graced its famous clay courts since the tournament began in 1928 and we look forward to playing a part in telling the next chapter.

“We’ll be working closely with the FFT to amplify the host broadcast as we deliver innovative court coverage, world feeds, behind the scenes coverage and ambitious, creative content,” continued Evans. “It’s a huge production contract and we feel privileged to be working with the FFT as the tournament’s evolution continues over the new few years.”

Sunil Patel, co-founder and CEO at Whisper, said: “This is a huge moment for Whisper. I loved the quote displayed on the main Philippe-Chatrier court at Roland-Garros, which says, ‘Victory belongs to the most tenacious’. It’s incredible to be working with such a recognised sporting brand. We’re already planning for next year’s event, when we will be broadcasting every shot played and showcasing the epic storytelling of this amazing tournament as it unfolds.”

Whisper has a history of launching new sports, as well as fusing entertainment with long-established top-level sports such as Formula One, The Paralympics, International Cricket and Women’s Euro.