Netflix Springs Up a Big Surprise by Teasing Two Hall of Famers to Feature in Its Much-Awaited Tennis Documentary

Netflix recently released its official trailer for “Break Point”. The show is from the makers of its F1 predecessor- Drive to Survive, which instantly became a fan favorite. After a glorious era of the biggest names in tennis, 2022 was a roller-coaster for fans. With both Roger Federer and Serena Williams announcing their retirements, the question of “who’s next” is completely valid. The question so far remains unanswered, and that is what “Break Point” will seek to address.

Talking about some of the best tennis players who are on their way to being the next big thing- Netflix has presented an account of their personal lives. The docu-series takes you across what the players face, trying to balance their busy schedules, personal lives, and fan expectations. Maria Sharapova and Andy Roddick provide valuable insight throughout the episodes of Break Point. The series will feature 10 episodes in total. The first five will premiere on Jan. 13, with the latter half releasing this summer.

Andy Roddick and Maria Sharapova voice out the inner turmoil

The series captured the players’ on and off court lives during the ATP Tour 2022 and the Hologic WTA Tour in the same season. The trailer has been an instant hit right after it was posted on YouTube, as the interviewers get up close and personal with the featured tennis stars. It showcases that the pressure of becoming the next big thing gets to all of them. Moreover, it is the journey that gets more exhausting than ever. The intensity of determination ultimately channels into insane amounts of physical training.

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Sharapova correctly voices this when she says, “Your body doesn’t know what it’s about to face”. While players like Osaka have been open about their mental health struggles and taken drastic measures to keep sane, the level of stress is palpable. With social media sites stretching out the range on freedom of expression, fans sometimes get too harsh on their idols.

According to Andy Roddick, “The hardest thing in sports is expectation”. He continues, “We’ve been blessed with an era of greatness- Roger, Rafa, Serena, Novak. Who will take their place?” 

Whether this series will be able to answer this question satisfactorily is a thing of the future. Meanwhile, it sure does set high hopes.

Who are the tennis stars featuring in Netflix’s Break Point?

The next-gen tennis players featured in the series include Paula Badosa, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Taylor Fritz, Ons Jabeur, Thanasi Kokkinakis, Matteo Berrettini, Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Nick Kyrgios, Maria Sakkari, Sloane Stephens, Casper Ruud, Ajla Tomljanovic, Frances Tiafoe, and Stefanos Tsitsipas.

The series also features interviews with tennis legends like Chris Evert, Paul Annacone, Toni Nadal, Patrick Mouratoglou, Martina Navratilova, Maria Sharapova, and Andy Roddick.

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