In September last year, the world got to witness one of the most iconic and emotional valedictions in the history of women’s tennis. When Serena Williams bid adieu to competitive tennis in her farewell run at the 2022 US Open, everything else happening around the world took a back seat. All eyes were firmly set on the retiring 23-time grand slam champion, and consequentially, on her opponents as well. To the heartbreak of millions, Serena Williams was defeated by Australian Ajla Tomljanovic in their third-round encounter.

But how did Tomljanovic or Serena’s previous opponents cope with the enormous pressure and intimidating attention leading up to their matches? Part 2 of Netflix’s tennis docuseries Break Point promises to shed some light on the same.

Tomljanovic’s intense feelings before the match with Serena Williams

Each time Serena Williams walked into Arthur Ashe Stadium at the 2022 US Open, the spectators showed their relentless and unwavering support. All cheered on for her, hoping for the great champion to end her career on a high, tasting glory for one last time. However, the miracle wasn’t going to happen. Ajla Tomljanovic defeated Williams 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-1 in the third round. Quite naturally, all the spotlight and attention were centered around that match.

In the recently released teaser of the upcoming Netflix tennis docuseries Break Point Part 2, Ajla Tomljanovic is seen talking about the pressure and flurry of other emotions she had to experience in the lead-up to her match against Serena Williams at the US Open. “Nobody wants me to win… If she’s playing her best, nobody can beat her”,?she was filmed saying in the teaser as part of the docuseries.

It wasn’t surprising that she had to face the wrath of the fans. But it was never Tomljanovic or the other opponents the fans were against, it was Serena who they are fiercely rooting for.

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What to Expect from Break Point Part 2?

Netflix’s tennis docuseries Break Point portrays the unseen emotional and personal battles as well as the on-court achievements and setbacks of the ATP and WTA players on tour. As the veteran superstars of the game near the end of their careers, the series showcases the emotions, ambitions, and personalities of the younger generation and rising stars of tennis. While Break Point Part 1 covered the first half of the 2022 season including the Australian Open and French Open, Part 2 will focus on the second half, comprising Wimbledon and the US Open.

Apart from Ajla Tomljanovic and her experiences of facing Serena Williams in her final match, the series will also feature players like Nick Kyrgios, Iga Swiatek, Ons Jabeur, and Stefanos Tsitsipas among others. Break Point Part 2 releases on June 21 on Netflix.

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