Watch a Trailer for Part Two of the Netflix Tennis Docuseries
Tennis legends Serena Williams and Roger Federer retired last year. And while many greats are still playing—including Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams—there's a new generation of stars rising in the ranks. A new docuseries on Netflix titled Break Point will follow this "new generation" looking to claim the number one spot.
Here's everything we know about Break Point, the tennis reality show from the creators of F1: Drive to Survive.
It filmed during the 2022 tennis season.
As Netflix describes the show, "Break Point follows a select group of top tennis players on and off the court as they compete in grueling Grand Slams and tournaments all over the world. Their dream: lifting a trophy and becoming number one. As some of tennis’ legends reach the twilight of their careers, this is the chance for a new generation to claim the spotlight. Break Point gets up close and personal with these players over a year competing across the globe in the ATP and WTA tours. From career-threatening injuries and emotional heartbreak, to triumphant victories and personal moments off the court, viewers will get a behind the scenes look at the pressure-tested lives of some of the best tennis players in the world."
The show will feature a few select men's and women's players.
The main players featured in Break Point will be Felix Auger-Aliassime, Paula Badosa, Matteo Berrettini, Taylor Fritz, Ons Jabeur, Nick Kyrgios, Casper Ruud, Aryna Sabalenka, Maria Sakkari and Ajla Tomljanovic. In addition, Thanasi Kokkinakis, Sloane Stephens, Iga Swiatek, Frances Tiafoe, and Stefanos Tsitsipas will also feature in the show.
"It’s hard to imagine another sport which has been so dominated by a handful of individuals for so long. But they are at the end of the cycle — barring, obviously, Novak and Rafa, to some extent. The changing of the guard is happening," executive producer James Gay-Rees told the Associated Press. "And therefore, the timing was really good, too. Because I love tennis, but I’m like, 'Who is Tsitsipas?' Do you know what I mean? In all honesty. But actually, you realize, 'My God, he’s No. 5 in the world. He’s a really, seriously, good tennis player and he’s a really interesting guy. And I’d like to know more about him.' Because all I’ve heard for the last 15-20 years is, 'Roger, Roger, Roger. Serena, Serena, Serena.' For a reason, right? Obviously we’re not disputing that, because they’re legends and icons. But I think it was really exciting shining a light on a new generation."
Break Point will be ten episodes.
The first half, which premiered in, will focus on the tournaments in Melbourne Park, Indian Wells, Madrid, and Roland Garros and the second half, which drops in June, will be about Wimbledon, Eastbourne, Queens Club, the U.S. Open, WTA Finals and ATP Finals.
Here's an episode guide:
Episode 1, "The Maverick," focuses on Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open
Episode 2, "Take the Crown," is about Matteo Berrettini at the Australian Open, and also features Ajla Tomljanovic
Episode 3, "California Dreaming," centers on Taylor Fritz and Maria Sakkari at the Indian Wells tournament
Episode 4, "Great Expectations" follows Paula Badosa and Ons Jabeur at the Madrid Open
Episode 5, "King of Clay," takes place at the French Open, and follows Félix Auger-Aliassme and Casper Ruud
Episode 6, "Belonging," is set at Wimbledon, focusing on Kyrgios and Tomljanovic
Episode 7, "Saints and Sinners," also takes place at Wimbledon, following Ons Jabeur
Episode 8, "Fairytale in New York," is about the US Open, mainly about Serena's retirement and her last match against Tomljanovic
Episode 9, "Under Pressure," again occurs during the US Open, following Iga Swiatek and Frances Tiafoe
Episode 10, "One Last Chance," centers on the ATP and WTA Finals
"It's gonna be hopefully huge for tennis in the U.S., and give people a look at what our lives are like." Fritz told T&C last summer. Netflix, he continued, "did amazing things for F1. So, I'm really hopeful that this is gonna get a lot of people into tennis."
Part one premiered on January 13, 2023 on Netflix.
Episodes 1 through 5 aired January 13, 2023, three days before the start of the Australian Open.
Part two will drop on June 21, 2023.
Watch a trailer for episodes 6 through 10:
Sloane Stephens and Frances Tiafoe will feature in the back half of the season, which will focus on Wimbledon, the US Open, and the ATP and WTA Finals, among other tournaments.
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