Tennis fans, get ready for the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at the lives of some of the world’s top players.
Break Point, from the team behind F1: Drive to Survive, follows a select group of athletes as they compete in Grand Slams and tournaments all over the globe, striving to become number one.
Launching just in time for the Australian Open, episode one will put the focus on our own controversial star, Nick Kyrgios. His massive serve is matched only by his short fuse
This intimate series takes viewers on a journey with these players over the course of a year, as they participate in both ATP and WTA tours.
Along the way, we’ll see them face career-threatening injuries, emotional heartbreak, and triumphs on and off the court. From up-close looks at their personal lives to the pressure they face on the court, “Break Point” offers a unique and revealing perspective on the lives of these elite athletes.
As some of tennis’ legends near the end of their careers, this is also a chance for a new generation of players to rise to the top and claim their place in the spotlight.
Don’t miss this chance to get to know these players in a whole new way. “Break Point” brings you closer to the action than ever before.
EPISODE DETAILS
Episode 1 – The Maverick
Nick Kyrgios comes to the 2022 Australian Open as the ultimate outsider. His massive serve is matched only by his short fuse, and while he’s one hell of an entertainer, questions abound about whether or not he’s maximizing his talent. Once seen as the sport’s next superstar, he hasn’t played for months, and no one is certain if he’ll even be on the Tour next year. As Kyrgios struggles through the Singles bracket, his childhood friend Thanasi Kokkinakis is there to help him find the joy in his game once again. Can these two best mates pull off a Doubles upset for the ages?
Episode 2 – Take the Crown
The Australian Open kicks off amidst controversy as protests erupt over the country’s decision to deport defending champion Novak Djokovic. It’s a symbolic moment, as many of the past decade’s dominant players are absent from this tourney, opening the door for a new generation. World No. 7 Matteo Berrittini and No. 43 Ajla Tomljanovic are each hoping to take advantage of the opportunity to bag their first Grand Slam wins. They’ll need each other for support through the grueling early rounds of this event – because in a game that’s played as much in the mind as with the body, it takes more than physical skill to claim the biggest prize.
Episode 3 – California Dreaming
Played against the desert backdrop of Palm Springs, California, Indian Wells is sometimes known as “The Fifth Slam.” It’s considered a litmus test for the season, and with a relatively open field, some of the Tour’s best young players have room to make waves. For Maria Sakkari, a Greek powerhouse currently ranked No. 6, it’s a chance to overcome her mental demons and finally reach her potential. Meanwhile, top-ranked American male and California native Taylor Fritz could become the first American in over two decades to win his home state’s most iconic tournament. As both players cruise towards the finals, can either seize this career-changing opportunity?
Episode 4 – Great Expectations
Spain’s Paula Badosa rocketed up the rankings on her way to this year’s Madrid Open, entering the tournament as No. 2 in the world and the hometown favorite – but she’s been publicly open about her struggles with anxiety and depression, and the pressure of expectation isn’t helping. Meanwhile, Tunisian trailblazer Ons Jabeur has used her innate sense of determination and a wildly imaginative playing style to overcome a lack of resources; now ranked No. 10 in the world, she’s set her sights on the chance to be the first Arab and African player to win a major tournament. On the clay courts of Madrid, one of these inspiring women will stumble, and the other will soar.
Episode 5 – King of Clay
The French Open has never seen a more dominant player than Rafael Nadal, whose 13 championship wins coming into the 2022 season are unlikely to ever be matched. But two young players wait in the wings, both carrying pieces of Nadal’s legacy. On one side of the draw is Canadian prodigy Felix Auger-Aliassime. Ranked No. 9 and still looking for his first major win, Felix has recently enlisted Toni Nadal – Rafa’s uncle – as a coach. On the other side of the draw is Casper Ruud, a Norwegian clay court specialist who has spent years training at Nadal’s tennis academy, regularly sparring with the legend himself. Can either of these young men take down their idol on center court at Roland Garros, where Rafa reigns supreme?
