A so-called ‘Netflix curse’ is a topic of conversation at the Australian Open.
by SID
last edition: January 21, 2023, 7:24 a.m.
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Nine of the ten professionals featured in the tennis documentary “Break Point” have already had to pack their bags in Melbourne or were not even able to compete in the first highlight of the year.
Most recently, Greek world number six Maria Sakkari was hurt in the third round, surprisingly losing to China’s Zhu Lin. Even highly rated professionals like Casper Ruud (Norway), Matteo Berrettini (Italy) or Ons Jabeur (Tunisia), all of whom have already participated in Grand Slam finals, had already failed early on.
The only remaining protagonist of the streaming service format is Félix Auger-Aliassime. “My girlfriend told me about it,” said the Canadian after reaching the round of 16: “I wasn’t aware of it: “Maybe the players who lost have the feeling that there is a link. But I don’t think so.” Netflix also wrote on its UK and Ireland Twitter account: “Let’s be clear: this is pure coincidence…”
“Break Point” aims to bring tennis closer to a wider audience, along the lines of the Formula 1 documentary “Drive to Survive”. It’s about attracting new fans and sponsors. There was a need to “allow more behind-the-scenes looks,” ATP President Andrea Gaudenzi said in July. Feedback on the format has been mixed.
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