Apple Sports App Upgrades: Real-Time Tennis Scores and Customizable Features for iOS Users

June 25, 2025
Apple Sports App Upgrades: Real-Time Tennis Scores and Customizable Features for iOS Users
  • Apple has significantly upgraded its Sports app, now featuring live tennis scores that allow users to follow matches and tournaments in real time.

  • A new 'Home' section has been introduced, enabling users to customize and organize their favorite teams, leagues, and competitions for easier access.

  • This free app is available for download in the U.S., the UK, and Canada, specifically for iPhone models running iOS 17.2 or later, though features may vary by region.

  • While the update lacks video highlights and in-depth analysis, it emphasizes quick score delivery and basic match statistics for fans seeking straightforward information.

  • User feedback has been largely positive, with many requesting deeper statistics and personalized notifications, although some concerns about data reliability persist.

  • The Tennis section includes custom Sports Cards backgrounds that reflect the surface of the tournament courts, enhancing the visual experience.

  • Key features now showcase player paths to illustrate how athletes reached their current round, along with visual context of court surfaces behind scores.

  • Designed for a minimalist experience, the app focuses on real-time game scores and statistics while avoiding clutter from advertisements and news articles.

  • In the U.S., ESPN will broadcast the entire Wimbledon tournament, with select matches recorded in 4K HDR, while in the UK, BBC channels will air all matches for free.

  • Wimbledon 2025 is set to take place from June 30 to July 13, marking the 138th Championships on grass courts in London.

  • Despite these enhancements, the app currently does not offer widgets, although Apple has indicated that new features are being considered for future updates.

  • Competing in a crowded market alongside established players like ESPN and TheScore, Apple's Sports app leverages seamless integration across iOS devices as a key advantage.

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Apple Sports serves up tennis, just in time for Wimbledon

Apple Newsroom (Canada) • Jun 25, 2025

Apple Sports serves up tennis, just in time for Wimbledon


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