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By Melissa Camacho
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Tennis docuseries follows top players; has cursing, brands.
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Break Point
What's the Story?
BREAK POINT is a docuseries that follows a new generation of top tennis players from all over the world as they play their way through the 2022 season. Cameras follow some of the sport's rising stars, including controversial Australian player Nick Kyrgios, Italy's Matteo Berrettini, Madrid's Paula Badosa, Tunisia's Ons Jabuer, and U.S. player Taylor Fritz, as they travel around the world to play the four Grand Slams and compete on the WTA and ATP circuits. From coping with the pressures placed on them by families, coaches, and their countries, to playing career-defining matches against tennis greats like Rafael Nadal, the series reveals the highs and lows that are part of a professional tennis player's life. Interviews with family members, friends, and coaches help tell their stories. Throughout it all, veteran tennis players like Andy Roddick and Maria Sharapova, and sports writers like Courtney Nguyen offer additional information about, and insights into, the sport.
Is It Any Good?
The voyeuristic TV documentary series follows a diverse group of top athletes from all over the world playing hard in hopes of taking the place of a generation of tennis legends. As they tour with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association), ATP (men's professional tennis circuits), and play the four Grand Slams -- the Australian Open, Roland-Garros (aka the French Open), Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open -- viewers can see how each of them deal with injuries, cope with never-ending pressure, and navigate controversies and opportunities as they arise throughout the season. But in addition to underscoring how physically, emotionally, and psychologically grueling the life of a professional tennis player can be while noting the commitment required to be a top-seed, Break Point looks at the overall world of the professional tennis community and the relationships within it. Those less enthusiastic about the sport may find it a little tedious after a few episodes, but tennis fans will enjoy watching the overall production from start to finish.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the diversity of the tennis players profiled for this series. Was the pool of seeded players as racially and ethnically diverse 10 years ago? If not, what has led to this change?
What lessons does Break Point offer about what it takes to become a top-seeded player and a major Grand Slam winner? Are these messages motivating? Or discouraging?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 13, 2023
- Cast : Paula Badosa , Taylor Fritz , Nick Kyrgios
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Reality TV
- Character Strengths : Perseverance , Self-control , Teamwork
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- Last updated : January 17, 2023
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