Movies and TvShows featuring "tennis-player" theme.
Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Major champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a "Challenger" event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.
After a scandalous divorce, a tennis star, his ex-wife and a volatile mix of guests converge at a coastal estate. When murder strikes, a troubled detective must unravel the truth.
Richard Williams aspires to turn his daughters, Venus and Serena, into professional tennis players. He and his wife coach them while also working full-time jobs. Richard faces challenges finding a professional coach, but eventually finds success with Coach Rick Macci in Florida. The family makes sacrifices and overcomes obstacles in pursuit of their dreams. Venus and Serena rise to become tennis legends, breaking records and achieving greatness in the sport.
Based on a true story, 'Battle of the Sexes' recounts the iconic 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. The match becomes more than just a contest of skill as it symbolizes the fight for gender equality and challenges societal norms. King, a feminist and tennis champion, battles against Riggs, a self-proclaimed male chauvinist, in a match that captivates the nation and sparks a cultural revolution.
Miss Marple must solve the murder of a young woman found dead in the library of a resort hotel. As she investigates, she uncovers a web of secrets and hidden motives, leading to surprising revelations about the victim and her connections to the guests at the hotel.
A tennis whiz beats the odds to excel on the court while juggling school and inspiring teammates. Based on the hit manga series by Takeshi Konomi.
Persona is an anthology series that delves into the complexities of the human psyche, highlighting various themes such as infidelity, friendship, and the bond between a father and daughter. Each episode presents a unique story, tackling psychological concepts through intriguing and thought-provoking narratives. The series also explores the role of a muse and features a tennis player as one of its central characters.
A former tennis player, Tony Wendice, plans his wife Margot's murder by hiring a contract killer. However, Margot fights back and kills the hitman in self-defense. Tony then manipulates the evidence to frame Margot for the murder, but Inspector Hubbard sees through his plan and sets a trap to expose him.
Follows men's and women's pro tennis players throughout four Grand Slam tournaments. %s 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. %s Break Point gets up close and personal with these players over a year competing across the globe in the ATP and WTA tours.
The drama is about how tennis talents deal with the challenge. The drama continue the style and theme of last season, show us the tennis prince's growth and effort, and the way they won the championship.
7 Days in Hell follows the fictional tennis match between a flamboyant American tennis player and a British bad boy, which becomes the longest and most absurd match in history. The movie satirizes the world of professional tennis with its outrageous characters and hilarious storyline.
Liang Youan, a workplace elite who entered the bottleneck period of life, and Song Sanchuan, an athlete who was always a substitute, both joined a grass tennis club by chance. Liang Youan was a half-way club manager, and Song Sanchuan also switched to a tennis player from badminton. The two and their teammates worked together to overcome difficulties and strived to build an amazing professional club. In the process, Liang Youan and Song Sanchuan gradually fell in love, along with conflicts in ideas and experience. As the club continued to develop, they surpassed themselves and strengthened trust in dealing with challenges, and ultimately gained professional growth and sweet love.
The film tells the story of a young couple who fall in love aboard the Titanic, only to face tragedy as the ship sinks in the icy waters of the North Atlantic.
Lucky Romance is a romantic comedy TV show set in South Korea. The story revolves around a woman who believes in superstitions and considers herself to be unlucky. She crosses paths with a genius tennis player who is rational and logic-driven. As they spend more time together, they find themselves caught in a love triangle. The show explores themes of love, luck, and the clash between rationality and superstition.
Follow the Delaneys, who from the outside appear to be an enviably contented family. Former tennis coaches Joy and Stan are parents to four adult children. After fifty years of marriage, they have finally sold their famed tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives. But after Joy disappears, her children are forced to re-examine their parents’ marriage and their family history with fresh eyes.
Borg vs McEnroe (2017) is a biographical drama that explores the intense rivalry between tennis legends Björn Borg and John McEnroe. Set against the backdrop of the 1980 Wimbledon Championships, the film delves into the contrasting personalities and playing styles of these two iconic athletes. As the final match approaches, tensions rise and the world watches as history is made on the tennis court.
Biopic about tennis great Maureen Connolly who, as a teenager, was the first woman to win the Grand Slam of Tennis, became world-renowned as "Little Mo," and died of cancer in 1969 at the age of 34.
An intimate portrait of four-time Olympic gold medalist and international sports icon Serena Williams, focusing on the external pressures and vulnerabilities Williams faces in her quest to achieve four Grand Slams in a row.