Mary Joe Fernandez

Dick Enberg (ESPN2): The Emmy-award winning veteran lends his voice to ESPN. Enberg, who can be found calling the NFL, NCAA basketball, and the PGA Masters, gives ESPN a high-profile face to lead their crew.

Cliff Drysdale (ESPN2): If Enberg is the face of this crew, Drysdale is the rock. After a solid pro career the South African turned American is now best known as the front man for ESPN tennis, setting up the color for the likes of Mary Carillo, Patrick McEnroe, and Mary Joe Fernandez.

Tim Ryan (ESPN2): Has been commentating at international sporting events for more than four decades. Probably now best known for his work on the slopes during the Olympics and World Cup events. Like Enberg, Ryan has called almost every major sport and has one of the most recognizable voices on television.

Mary Carillo (ESPN2/NBC): A veteran of the women’s tour, Mary Carillo has been commentating since her short tennis career ended in 1980. Her talents have landed her on the reporting crew of HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, and there she has solidified her place in not only tennis, but all of sports.

Patrick McEnroe (ESPN2): When not found captaining the U.S. Davis Cup team, Patrick McEnroe can be found in the commentator’s booth. Unlike his older brother John, Patrick takes a very calculated and cerebral approach as an analyst. He’s honest and fair, even when calling a member of his Davis Cup team.

Mary Joe Fernandez (ESPN2): The former WTA veteran can be found in one of two places—in the booth or on the sideline. Like McEnroe, she is calculated in the booth. While on the sideline she does a decent job, but at this point in her young broadcasting career, analyzing from the booth suits her better than roving the sideline.

Brad Gilbert (ESPN2): The former player–turned coach of Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick is often regarded as brash. But he knows his tennis and is brutally honest, which can make for entertaining television.

Luke Jensen (ESPN2): In short, Jensen is colorful. Jensen will be the roving reporter, a role that suits his outgoing personality well. He generally finds interesting stories that have a little off court flavor. Some people like the stories; others just want to see tennis. He will also be the analyst on the late show on ESPN2.

Chris Fowler (ESPN2): Usually the face of college football on ESPN’s College Gameday, Fowler appears to have settled into his other role as Grand Slam broadcast host. He does a great job on game day, and as he gets more comfortable in his new role, in due time the same will be said for his role in tennis.

Mary Carillo

John McEnroe (NBC): Any conversation about the biggest personalities in tennis has to include McEnroe. He is colorful and brutally honest, no matter who is on the court. His understanding of the game, coupled with his flare, has made him arguably the most popular analyst in the sport.

Suzy Kolber (ESPN2): Over the last few years Kolber has quickly moved into the ranks as one of the top NFL journalists in the sport. Her role as host on NFL Matchup was parlayed into a prime-time slot on the sidelines for ESPN Sunday Night Football. She is a solid commentator and will be hosting ESPN’s late show with Luke Jensen.

Ted Robinson (NBC): Robinson has been calling the French Open and Wimbledon for several years. Most notably in tennis he has called the U.S. Open for the USA Network for almost two decades. Recently you may have recognized his voice during NBC’s Olympic coverage, as he handled the duties for short-track speed skating.

Bud Collins (NBC): Possibly the most recognizable journalist in the sport—in part because of his always zany attire—has a wealth of tennis knowledge. The colorful tennis encyclopedia can make references to matches and people unlike anyone else. Despite his age, he still travels the world covering the sport almost as much as anyone else.