威爾·史密斯主演的網球題材新片《國王理查德》定下導演:雷納爾多·馬庫斯·格林(《怪物與人》《停下》),並定檔2020年11月25日北美上映。 該片劇本排2018年好萊塢“劇本黑名單”第二,講述理查德·威廉姆斯的真實故事,這位精明務實、不屈不撓、沒有任何網球背景的父親培養出了兩個網球天才,她們後來成了超級巨星——維納斯·威廉姆斯和塞雷娜·威廉姆斯(大威小威)。 理查德·威廉姆斯為女兒們的職業網球生涯起草了一份78頁的計劃,女孩們在康普頓破舊、雜草叢生的公共球場上學會了這項運動。據報導,在那之前,她們的父親與一些不喜歡這項運動、不肯讓位的年輕硬漢發生了爭執。威廉姆斯姐妹後來成為了網球史上最偉大的女選手之二。
英國網壇老將彼得柯特想要達到事業巔峰的夢想尚未實現,他最高只爬到世界排名第11,然後這位祖父級的網球選手的戰績就每況愈下,最後落到世界排名第119,而且在網球場上完全失去贏球的信心。當他準備收起網球拍,告別他的職業網球生涯之前,他卻意外的以外卡身份取得參加英國溫布頓網球公開賽的資格,但這將是他的最後一場賽事。彼得曾面對世界最頂尖的網球好手,現在卻必須面對退休的殘酷命運,並準備前往一家鄉村俱樂部,趁著一群上流美歐巴桑做完臉,等著享用下午茶的空檔,教她們怎麼打網球。 美國網球甜心麗茲布柏芮則是國際網壇的明日之星,這位個性直率的美少女將首度參加溫布頓公開賽。她從小就接受父親丹尼斯的嚴厲督導,她自己也擁有驚人的專注力和強烈的野心,絕對不容許任何事影響她贏球的機會。她受不了主審錯誤的判決,也不會讓跟她有過一段短暫戀情的美國網壇小霸王傑克漢蒙跟她糾纏不清。麗茲一心想成為世界排名第一的女網選手,並在大滿貫球賽中稱后。這是她唯一的夢想,而溫布頓公開賽則是實現這夢想的最佳跳板。 彼得本來只想在參加過溫布頓公開賽之後平靜地退出網壇,但是當他在溫布頓的草地球場上練球時和麗茲巧遇,並擦出火花展開一段戀情,他的球運突然變好,竟然贏得他的第一場比賽。他靠著勢如破竹的球運、打得火熱的戀情以及突然倍增的信心,在球場上連續過關斬將,不但有可能爆冷門打入決賽,也再度受到網球界和球迷的注意,成為這次賽事的耀眼明星。
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Wimbledon 2010: The Grandest of Slams. This is the definitive story of the 124th Championships. In the Men's Singles, the world number one Rafael Nadal returned to SW19 having missed Wimbledon last year with knee injuries. He was determined to recapture the crown he had won in 2008. In the Women's Singles defending champion Serena Williams was attempting to win her 13th Grand Slam title.
The film intertwines Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's lives with their famed 2008 Wimbledon championship - an epic match so close and so reflective of their competitive balance that, in the end, the true winner was the sport itself.
A chance to relive the best of the action from Wimbledon 2022 as Novak Djokovic won his fourth consecutive men’s singles title and Elena Rybakina became the first Kazakh women's singles champion.
Wimbledon 2011 is the definitive story of the 125th Championships. In the Men's Singles, the world number one Rafael Nadal returned to SW19 to defend his title, hot off the success of a sixth French Open victory and determined to prevail ahead of 2011's form player Novak Djokovic. In the Women's Singles defending champion Serena Williams was attempting to win her 14th Grand Slam crown, despite having played sparingly since winning the 2010 title due to injury and illness. Six-time champion Roger Federer, in search of a record equaling 7th triumph, crashed out at the quarter-final stage for the second year in succession, beaten by the twelfth seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France.
Enjoy the highlights and most memorable moments from Wimbledon 2005 with this compilation of clips that celebrates the 119th year of the prestigious tennis tournament. Centre Court highlights capture Roger Federer's triumph over Andy Roddick and Venus Williams's comeback from match point in the third set to defeat 2004 champion Maria Sharapova in a thrilling game. The program also includes doubles, semi-finals and quarter-finals highlights.
Wonderful glimpse of the Wimbledon tennis championship at its former home on Worple Road, including some of the era’s top male and female players.
Using fascinating archive from Andy Murray’s life and career, this programme is an in-depth exploration of his incredible journey from Dunblane to becoming a sporting legend.
Both defending champions entered the Fortnight with a great deal at stake. Novak Djokovic, seeking a third successive triumph and fourth in all at the All England Club, was also halfway to achieving the calendar year Grand Slam. Serena Williams meanwhile was trying to equal Steffi Graf's Open Era record of 22 Major singles titles and achieve parity with the German on seven Wimbledon singles titles a piece. The Championships took a series of twists along the way. In one of the biggest upsets in recent Wimbledon history, Djokovic was beaten by the big-hitting American Sam Querrey in the third round.
Wimbledon 2014 is the definitive account of the 128th Championships. Coming into the tournament, the top four seeds in the Gentlemen's Singles were Serbia's Novak Djokovic, Spain's Rafael Nadal, fresh from winning a ninth French Open title, the defending champion Andy Murray and seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer. In the Ladies Singles, world No.1 Serena Williams was the undisputed favourite, but world No.2 Li Na and French Open champion Maria Sharapova could not be counted out. For the third year running, however, Nadal's campaign was ended in a shock upset at the hands of teenage wildcard Nick Kyrgios.
On the eve of the 2022 Championships, here’s another chance to relive what happened at Wimbledon last year. It was another thrilling tournament, with Novak Djokovic claiming his sixth title at the All England Club, coming from behind to beat Italy’s Matteo Berrettini in the final. Meanwhile, Ash Barty became the first Australian champion in the women’s singles for 41 years, and teenager Emma Raducanu announced herself on the world stage with a run to the fourth round as a wild card. (BBC)
Wimbledon 2013 is the definitive story of the 127th Championships. In the Gentlemen's Singles, Andy Murray once again carried the hopes of the home nation, entering the grounds of SW19 as the world No.2, and an Olympic and Grand Slam champion. World No.1 Serena Williams, meanwhile, was heavily favoured to defend her Ladies Singles title. An extraordinary first week witnessed the exits of Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova and Roger Federer, while Britain's Laura Robson advanced to the fourth round in thrilling fashion.
As the BBC celebrates 90 years of covering Wimbledon, Sue Barker travels the globe to meet some of the legends who have graced the famous grass courts. Tennis royalty including Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Rod Laver, Chris Evert, Billie Jean King, Pete Sampras, Bjorn Borg, Virginia Wade, Martina Navratilova, Boris Becker and John McEnroe share memories and reflect on their own experiences at the iconic tennis tournament. These are their stories as never told before, emotional and self-deprecating, revealing how their lives and careers were changed by the Championships. For Sue herself, Wimbledon has been a big part of her life for nearly 50 years as a fan, player and broadcaster. She also meets the Duke of Kent, who is president of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, and the Duchess of Cambridge, who this year takes on a new role as patron.
"Boris Becker - The Player" is a rousing and emotional portrait of one of the greatest German sports heroes ever! It shows us the person Boris Becker up close: We experience him as a privateer, trainer, businessman and as a loving husband and father.
The Official Wimbledon Film 2017 delivers an insight into the very best action, on and off the court, at the most famous and revered tennis tournament in the world. Documenting the progress of former champions, challengers and eventual winners as they progress through the Fortnight, witnessing the shock results unfold and delving into Wimbledon's unique attributes across the Grounds.
A look back at 2019’s Wimbledon Championships, where storylines included both Roger Federer and Serena Williams aiming for history and the emergence of a new young star in Coco Gauff.
The Official Wimbledon Film 2018 delivers an engaging insight into the very best action, on and off the court, at the most famous and revered tennis tournament in the world. Documenting the progress of former champions, challengers and eventual winners as they progress through the fortnight, witnessing the shock results unfold and delving into Wimbledon's unique attributes across the grounds.
A review of an enthralling 2023 Wimbledon Championships that was headlined by Carlos Alcaraz of Spain dethroning seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in an epic five-set men’s final. There is also be a look back at Marketa Vondrousova’s dream run to winning the ladies’ singles. British success was yet again secured in the wheelchair doubles as Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid secured a fifth title, while Neal Skupski claimed his first men’s doubles crown with Dutch partner Wesley Koolhof. History was made in the boys’ singles as Henry Searle became the first British winner since Stanley Matthews in 1962.