If you loved ‘Challengers’, watch these 8 tennis films next

2024-05-04T15:28:45Z

Josh O’Connor as Patrick Zweig in “Challengers.”

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“Challengers,” the new tennis drama starring Zendaya, has already made more than $30 million at the box office.
The film focuses on a former tennis prodigy caught in a love triangle with two other players.
If you loved the sports drama, here are eight other tennis films you should watch.

“Challengers,” the new drama starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist, has taken the tennis world by storm since it hit theaters last week.

The movie, which follows a former tennis prodigy who is caught in a love triangle with two other players, has already made more than $30 million at the box office.

Business Insider has taken a look at eight other tennis films fans of “Challengers” should check out.

‘Wimbledon’

Summary: Disillusioned British tennis player Peter Colt (Paul Bettany) has all but given up on his career after slipping from 11th to 119th in the world rankings.

Playing what he plans to be his final Wimbledon tournament, he meets a brash, young American player (Kirsten Dunst) who helps him recapture his love for the sport.

“Wimbledon” is available to rent or purchase from major VOD retailers.

‘Borg vs. McEnroe’

Summary: This movie dramatizes the professional rivalry between Björn Borg (Sverrir Gudnason) and John McEnroe (Shia LaBeouf), largely focusing on their nailbiting match in the men’s singles final at Wimbledon in 1980.

“Borg vs. McEnroe” is streaming on Tubi.

‘King Richard’

Summary: Richard Williams (Will Smith) is determined to take his daughters, Venus (Saniyya Sidney) and Serena Williams (Demi Singleton), from the courts of Compton to Wimbledon and beyond.

“King Richard” is streaming on Netflix and Max.

‘Match Point’

Summary: More of a psychological thriller than a sports movie, “Match Point” follows a former tennis pro (Johnathan Rhys-Meyers) as he embarks on an illicit affair with his brother-in-law’s girlfriend (Scarlett Johansson).

“Match Point” is streaming on Peacock, Prime Video, and Tubi.

‘7 Days In Hell’

Summary: This sports mockumentary follows two rival tennis players, the mulleted American pro Aaron Williams (Andy Samberg) and the jittery British prodigy Charles Poole (Kit Harington), as they descend into madness during an epic seven-day tennis match.

“7 Days In Hell” is streaming on Hulu.

‘Citizen Ashe’

Summary: “Citizen Ashe” explores the enduring legacy of tennis star Arthur Ashe, tracing his evolution from sports legend to global AIDS activist.

“Citizen Ashe” is available to rent or purchase from major VOD retailers.

‘Battle of the Sexes’

Summary: Based on the 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and Bobby Riggs (Steve Carrell), “Battle of the Sexes” shines a light on the more personal and complex battles the two tennis stars were facing off the court.

“Battle of the Sexes” is streaming on Disney+.

‘Andy Murray: Resurfacing’

Summary: The movie follows British tennis player and two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray’s comeback from a career-threatening hip injury in 2017.

“Andy Murray: Resurfacing” is streaming on Prime Video.

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