If you thought that Drive to Survive was the only series that was preparing for the near future, you are very wrong. The racket sport will make its debut on Netflix with a docuseries with everything and the chimecito of the Grand Slam tournaments of the ATP and WTA.
The ATP announced on its social networks the association with Netflix to make a docuseries about tennis and not only that, but also This collaboration includes the WTA, the Grand Slam tournaments and everything that has to do with the ATP.
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Netflix’s bet is based on the success of the entire ‘Drive to Survive’ saga, with which Formula 1 has achieved a new fan base around the world and they seek to replicate the formula with tennis and the ATP. Tennis like never seen before!
Netflix wants tennis fans (and those who will have their first approach to the sport with the docuseries) know the day to day of the best tennis players and their trips around the world for the different tournaments they play…and obviously, a lot of drama is also expected.
The docuseries that Netflix is preparing in conjunction with ATP will not see the light of day this year, in fact, in 2022 they will begin with the recordings of all the material from the Australian Open, which starts on January 17. Will the whole Novak Djokovic and Australia thing come in the first season?
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What else do we know about this alliance between Netflix and ATP?
Yes, the recording of the material for the new docuseries will start at the Australian Open, but It will not be the only Grand Slam they will have because the cameras will be at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open…so, Netflix will have a lot of material.
“We are excited to continue bolstering our sports programming lineup with this behind-the-scenes documentary series. Tennis is loved all over the world, with high-stakes tournaments on every continent and athletes“, said Brandon Riegg, vice president of documentary series in an ATP statement.
“Through this historic association with the four Grand Slam tournaments, ATP Tour, WTA Tour and ATP Media, The series will be packed with rare access and rich personal stories that are sure to appeal to longtime fans and new audiences alike.“, he added.
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