"It is disappointing that fans and viewers around the country will not have the opportunity to watch the greatest athletes in our sport take part in the 2024 U.S. Open due to an unresolved negotiation between DirecTV and Disney, resulting in the loss of access to ESPN. We are hopeful that this dispute can be resolved as quickly as possible," the USTA said in a statement.
"The Walt Disney Co. is once again refusing any accountability to consumers, distribution partners, and now the sports community, which is affected by their negotiations," stated DirecTV representatives during the ongoing carriage disputes.
"Last year, Disney and Spectrum - the nation's second-largest cable TV provider - were involved in a nearly 12-day impasse until coming to an agreement hours before the first Monday night NFL game of the season," illustrating the ongoing challenges in media distribution negotiations.
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