his world tennis is set to hit big in 2023 with the Netflix documentary series.
Formula 1, football and basketball are just some of the sports that have seen huge success with the Netflix camera focused on them.
No stranger to drama on and off the court, tennis is expecting a similar surge in popularity after ATP and WTA seasons 2022 will be filmed for the new Break Point series.
From the creators of Drive to SurviveBreak Point is meant to be a staple series for all sports fans, and The Sporting News explains when you can catch all the action.
When does Break Point premiere on Netflix? The new tennis documentary series
- Episodes 1-5: Friday January 13, 2023
- Episodes 6-10: June 2023
Break Point will be released worldwide on Friday, January 13, 2023.
Netflix has yet to confirm a specific premiere time, and there’s a chance that the actual release date will actually be January 14th in some regions.
The first five episodes of Break Point’s first season will premiere at launch and the final five episodes in June.
After a golden era of greatness, the next generation of tennis is ready to take over.
From the producers of F1: Drive to Survive… BREAK POINT Part 1 arrives January 13, only on Netflix. pic.twitter.com/1PcgHx2SEd
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) December 14, 2022
What will the Break Point episodes be about?
One of the main reasons for these two release dates is the fact that Break Point episodes will cover different tennis tournaments and Netflix will attempt to release said episodes prior to these championships taking place.
It is expected that the first two episodes of Break Point cover the 2022 Australian Openstarring Nick Kyrgios, Thanasis Kokkinakis, Matteo Berretini and Ayla Tomljanovic.
Kyrgios himself shared in a tweet that he will star in the first episode.
The show’s January 13 premiere date means these episodes will premiere shortly before the start of the 2023 Australian Open.
The second batch of episodes will likely focus on Wimbledon and the US Openin turn reawakening viewers’ curiosity about both contests.
Although Break Point will focus on what happens on the track, it will also shed a lot of light on what happens off the track.
List of Netflix Doc episodes (with key players for each)
Ep 1: Australian Open (Kyrgios, Kokkinakis)
Additional 2: Australian Open (Berettini, Tomljanovic)
Ep. 3: Indian Wells (Sakkari, Fritz)
Ep. 4: Madrid (Jabeur, Badosa)
Round 5: French Open (Auger-Aliassime, Ruud)
—James Gray (@jamesgraysport) December 14, 2022
Which tennis players will be at Break Point?
More than a dozen tennis players have been confirmed on Break Point and the list includes:
- Felix Auger-Aliassime
- Pola Bandosa
- Matteo Berretini
- Taylor Fritz
- Ons Jabeur
- Thanasis Kokkinakis
- Nick Kyrgios
- Casper Rudd
- Arina Sabalenka
- Maria Sakkari
- Sloane Stephens
- Iga Swiatek
- Francis Tiafoe
- Ayla Tomljanovic
- Stefanos Tsitsipas
Some of the more prominent players who will not be appearing are; Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and Daniil Medvedevwhat I had already confirmed it that it wouldn’t allow Netflix access to it for the 2022 season, though that could change in the future.
In addition to current players, Break Point will also feature former stars and coaches such as: Paul Annacone, Chris Evert, Patrick Mouratoglou, Toni Nadal, Martina Navratilova, Andy Roddick and Maria Sharapova.
Will there be a second season of Break Point?
In the absence of broadcast of the first season, It is not yet known if a second season of Break Point is in the works.
The equivalent of F1, Drive to Survive premiered its fourth season in 2022 and it is very likely that Break Point also enjoys a similar lifespan if well received. among the spectators.
The 2023 Australian Open will likely provide some clue as to whether Netflix cameras will follow the players for another season.
Grégoire Barrere
