Sony Ericsson Open 2012: Preview, Live Stream, Start Time and Schedule
The Sony Ericsson Open will begin on Monday when tennis' best players will be battling in Miami to win the prestigious event.
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will look to defend his Sony Ericsson title and his top overall ranking. The Serbian star also won the Australian Open in January.
On the women's side, defending champion and this year's Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka will return to the event as the No. 1 seed. She's won the Sony Ericsson Open twice in her career.
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This year's tournament will be quite exciting, and is sure to give fans some thrilling matches. Let's look at a complete preview of the event.
Where: Miami, FL
Watch: Tennis Channel, ESPN2, CBS Sports
When: Monday, March 19 through Sunday, April 1
Live Stream: Click here
TV Schedule (Courtesy of SonyEricsson.com)
| Date | Channel | Times (All times Eastern) |
| Saturday, March 24 | Tennis Channel | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. |
| Sunday, March 25 | Tennis Channel | 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. |
| Monday, March 26 | Tennis Channel | 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, March 27 | Tennis Channel | 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, March 28 | ESPN2 | 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, March 29 | ESPN2. | 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday, March 30 | ESPN2 | 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, March 31 | CBS Sports | 12:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, April 1 | CBS Sports | 1:00 p.m. |
Most Important Player to Watch: Novak Djokovic
The Serbian star has carried his enormous success of 2011 into the 2012 season with a thrilling Australian Open final win over Rafael Nadal back in January.
Djokovic is the world's best player and looks unstoppable. His service game is tremendous and his quickness on the baseline is fantastic, but more importantly, he looks extremely confident every time he steps onto the court, regardless of the opponent.
He has a distinct swagger, and it really helps him get through matches even when he falls behind early. Watch for Djokovic to dominate yet again in Miami.
Mens' Singles Prediction: Novak Djokovic
Djokovic is playing at an elite level, and unless someone plays the match of a lifetime against him, it doesn't seem like the Serbian will be beaten. His confidence and talent is at a career high right now.
Womens' Singles Prediction: Maria Sharapova
After losing in the semifinal of the Australian Open this year, and the final of this tournament last year, Maria Sharapova will be determined to earn another win. The Russian star has played well this year and is on the cusp of her first win of the season.
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