DJ Mad Linx joins Florida Tennis as Entertainment Director
Jan 10, 2025
Big news! A familiar face on professional tennis television broadcasts around the globe, DJ Mad Linx, will be joining Florida Tennis as Entertainment Director.
Above: DJ Mad Linx on ESPN covering the US Open.
Miami-based DJ Mad Linx has worked as an on-air personality, television host, and play-by-play commentator for ESPN covering a number of pro tennis events including The US Open. He's also appeared on Tennis Channel's top-rated show, The Ten, as a panelist and host on the popular show My Tennis Life. In addition, he's a frequent on-air contributor for Tennis Channel's new network T2.
"We're thrilled to have DJ Mad Linx join the Florida Tennis team. His connections in the tennis world are vast and we're excited to bring his energy and enthusiasm to our media platform as we continue to grow in 2025," said Florida Tennis Editor and Publisher Matt Pressman.
Above: A look at some clips from ESPN and Tennis Channel featuring DJ Mad Linx. Video courtesy of DJ Mad Linx.
In addition to his television appearances, DJ Mad Linx has also worked as both a deejay and host at numerous tennis tournaments and sports events including The Miami Open, The Mubadala Citi DC Open Tennis Tournament, IMG Player Parties, Tennis Channel events, and FOX Sports Superfest. He's well-known for his presence at the Taste of Tennis events around the world featuring superstars like Rafael Nadal, Nick Kyrgios, and Venus and Serena Williams.
In addition to his experience in the tennis industry, he's also been a host and DJ at major music industry events including the Grammy Awards Show gifting suite in Los Angeles and the Billboard Music Awards official After Party in Las Vegas. Many recognize him from his early television appearances as host of BET's hit shows Rap City and 106 & Park.
Above: DJ Mad Linx with Venus Williams at the Taste of Tennis event in Miami.
DJ Mad Linx also works locally on a variety of tennis and entertainment-related events, both as host and DJ, including the Miami Championships, Maxim Magazine's signature event at Miami’s Art Basel, and as a featured artist at American Airlines Arena as part of the Bacardi Concert Series.
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Photos courtesy of DJ Mad Linx. Top photo: Bethanie Mattek-Sands, DJ Mad Linx, Sloane Stephens, and Genie Bouchard at the the Taste of Tennis event in Miami.