Now that the US Open, the last Grand Slam of the year is over, the only major tennis event going on right now is the Wimbledon movie coming to theatres soon. I believe they filmed it at last year's Wimbledon, the real tennis tournament.
On one hand, I want this movie to do well because I want the masses to get into tennis.
On the other hand, I think they should have picked an actress who didn't have to act like a tennis player. I wish they chose someone more athletic (i.e. tennis player's physique) or maybe someone who has played tennis before.
I remember Matthew Perry’s interview at last year's Wimbledon where he talked about being interested in starting in the movie. He would have made a great leading man, plus he played junior tennis in Canada. And they turned him down. However, several prominent tennis greats do have cameos in the movie like John McEnroe and Chris Evert, and I think Pat Cash was technical director or something.
I'd like to the movie, but I don't know if I'll get a chance. However, do stroll over to the movie's website and play the tennis game. It’s fun.
Extra note: Maria Sharapova at the LA premiere of the movie.
More pics of the premiere from Yahoo!
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