JioStar, the official broadcaster of the US Open 2025, has set a new record for tennis viewership in India, with a total of 877 million minutes watched across linear and digital channels.
The 2025 edition began with a fresh and thrilling mixed doubles format, which was further broadened by Hindi commentary, resulting in an unparalleled performance on Linear TV, with 388 million minutes of total watch time. This is the biggest watch time for the US Open in the BARC period, demonstrating tennis’ rising popularity in India and the platform’s ongoing efforts to bring fans closer to the sport.
Furthermore, the tournament’s reach also increased dramatically, with 18 million viewers watching the US Open, a 96% increase from the previous year. The US Open 2025 drew 489 million viewers on JioHotstar, with Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz winning the singles title.
Siddharth Sharma, Head, Audience Engagement and Monetization Initiative, JioStar – Sports said, “We have a strong belief in the fandom for tennis and the US Open in particular and our proposition was built around that. The success we achieved in the season-ending Grand Slam across both our linear TV and digital platforms, is a clear sign of the ever-growing passion for tennis in India. We are committed to bringing world-class sporting events to our fans and will continue to fuel the nation’s love for sports.”
The strategic acquisition of the US Open strengthens JioStar’s status as India’s premier sporting destination, with rights to International Cricket Council (ICC) events, India Men’s and Women’s Cricket Teams, Indian Premier League (IPL), Women’s Premier League (WPL), Premier League, Wimbledon, Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), and much more. With a calendar packed with premium sporting programming, JioStar continues to set the standard for giving fans with seamless access to the most awaited sporting moments from India and across the world.
