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Battle of the Sexes
Battle of the Sexes (2017)
, 2h1
Directed by Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Biography, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Historical
Themes Feminist films, Politique, Films about sexuality, Sports films, Political films, Children's films, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films, Tennis films
Actors Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough, Sarah Silverman, Alan Cumming, Elisabeth Shue

En 1973, la joueuse Billie Jean King, âgée de 29 ans, est classée numéro 1 mondiale. Refusant de recevoir à peine 10 % de la prime versée aux joueurs masculins, alors que les finales féminines attirent autant de public que les finales masculines, elle décide, avec l'aide de Gladys Heldman et de quelques joueuses, de créer la Women's Tennis Association. Les joueuses sont alors exclues de la Fédération de tennis des États-Unis par Jack Kramer.
Borg / McEnroe
Borg / McEnroe (2017)
, 1h48
Directed by Janus Metz Pedersen
Origin Suede
Genres Drama, Biography, Historical
Themes Sports films, Tennis films
Actors Sverrir Gudnason, Shia LaBeouf, Stellan Skarsgård, Tuva Novotny, David Bamber, Björn Granath

À la fin années 1970, la rivalité est intense entre les deux tennismen Björn Borg et John McEnroe. Le calme et l'expérience du Suédois s'opposent à la fougue et au caractère explosif de l'Américain. Björn Borg, alors numéro un mondial, est une superstar mondiale, alors que McEnroe est fortement critiqué pour son attitude et son langage sur le court. Malgré le soutien indéfectible de sa fiancée Mariana Simionescu et de son entraineur Lennart Bergelin, Borg est cependant rempli de doutes à l'idée d'aller chercher un 5e titre d’affilé lors du tournoi de Wimbledon 1980. La rivalité entre les deux hommes atteint notamment son paroxysme lors de la finale du tournoi, le 5 juillet 1980.
40-Love
40-Love (2014)
, 1h35
Directed by Stéphane Demoustier
Origin France
Genres Drama, Comedy-drama
Themes Sports films, Tennis films
Actors Olivier Gourmet, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Vimala Pons, Jean-Yves Berteloot, Sam Louwyck, Yves Pignot

Jérôme Sauvage aime son travail : la grande distribution, les magasins dans les centres commerciaux, l'adrénaline générée par les responsabilités. Il aime également Laura, sa jolie femme, et leur fils Ugo, 11 ans et graine de champion en tennis. Mais la vie n'est pas simple et son univers professionnel et familial commence à s'assombrir. L'entraîneur d'Ugo lui propose de s'inscrire en section sport-étude où il progresse bien, mais lors d'un tournoi alors qu'il est en difficulté, Ugo va mettre un somnifère dans la bouteille de son adversaire, et son père finit par s'accuser à sa place.
Break Point
Break Point (2014)

Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Sports films, Tennis films
Actors Jeremy Sisto, Adam DeVine, Amy Smart, J. K. Simmons, David Walton, Chris Parnell

Brash man-child Jimmy Price knows his days as a doubles tennis player are nearly finished. Since he's burned practically all of his bridges on the pro circuit, it's a huge blow when his latest partner drops him. With no other option, he tries to revive his career by convincing his estranged brother (and former tennis partner) Darren to join him on the court. With the help of an unusual 11-year-old named Barry, the duo make a go at a grand slam tournament.
Venus and Serena
Venus and Serena (2012)

Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Sports films, Tennis films

Venus and Serena takes an unfiltered look into the remarkable lives of the greatest sister-act professional tennis has ever seen. In a sport where they were not welcomed, the indomitable Williams sisters faced the opposition with grace and courage not only breaking new ground for female and African American athletes everywhere, but dominating the women's game for over a decade. The film tells the inspiring story of how these two women, against all odds, but the help of visionary parents, made it to the top.
Private Lessons
Private Lessons (2009)
, 1h45
Directed by Joachim Lafosse
Origin France
Genres Drama
Themes L'adolescence, Films about education, Films about children, Films about sexuality, Sports films, LGBT-related films, La sexualité des mineurs, Teen LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Tennis films
Actors Yannick Renier, Jonathan Zaccaï, Jonas Bloquet, Pauline Étienne, Anne Coesens, Johan Leysen

Âgé de seize ans, Jonas se trouve face à un nouvel échec scolaire et pour s'en sortir, il décide de tout miser sur le tennis. Mais là encore, alors qu'il se trouve aux portes de la sélection nationale, il échoue. Pierre, un trentenaire mystérieux, est touché par sa situation et choisit de le prendre en charge. Cependant, il est incapable de fixer les limites de cette relation et l'éducation finit par dépasser le cadre scolaire...
Balls Out: Gary the Tennis Coach
Balls Out: Gary the Tennis Coach (2009)

Directed by Danny Leiner
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Sports films, Tennis films
Actors Randy Quaid, Seann William Scott, Leonor Varela, Brando Eaton, A. D. Miles, Emilee Wallace

À la suite de la mort de l'entraîneur de tennis d'un collège, Gary Housman le nouveau concierge de l'école prend la relève pour entraîner une équipe pour le championnat de Nebraska.
Jeu décisif
Jeu décisif (2008)
, 1h30
Origin France
Genres Documentary
Themes Sports films, Documentary films about sports, Tennis films

Deux ans d'immersion au sein de la Mouratoglou Tennis Academy permettent de suivre au quotidien l'évolution de jeunes enfants qui ont le rêve de devenir des champions de tennis.
The Prince of Tennis
The Prince of Tennis (2006)

Genres Drama, Comedy, Action
Themes Sports films, Tennis films
Actors Kanata Hongō, Yu Shirota (城田 優), Hirofumi Araki (荒木 宏文), Hiroki Suzuki, Hiroki Aiba, Osamu Adachi (足立理)

Ryoma Echizen, a tennis prodigy, attends Seishun Academy (also known as Seishun Gakuen or Seigaku, for short), a school famous for its strong tennis club and talented players. Ryoma quickly defeats numerous upperclassmen shortly after entrance to secure himself a spot on the regulars team.
The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game
The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game (2005)
, 1h
Directed by Takayuki Yamada
Genres Animation
Themes Sports films, Tennis films
Actors Junko Minagawa, Ryōtarō Okiayu, Takayuki Kondō

The Seishun Academy Middle School tennis regulars are invited on a cruise by Sakurafubuki Hikomaro to play a match with his own tennis team. Aboard the cruise ship, Ryoga Echizen introduces himself to the team as Ryoma's older brother. Ryoma reveals that Ryoga was adopted by Nanjiroh many years ago, when they lived in America, but mysteriously left home prior to Ryoma enrolling in Seigaku. That evening, after a banquet dinner, Takashi Kawamura, being a sushi chef, remarks that the food did not taste as expensive as it looked. In the bathroom, Sadaharu Inui discovers that the marble on the wall is fake when he tears off a piece of wallpaper. It becomes clear that something is not right. The next day, Sakurafubuki reveals to Tezuka and Oishi that they are actually part of an illegal gambling plot. If they purposely lose their matches the next day, Sakurafubuki will rake in a lot of money from people that have betted on Seigaku winning. But, should they choose not listen and win the matches, the team faces the grim possibility of losing their lives.
Match Point
Match Point (2005)
, 2h4
Directed by Woody Allen
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, Sports films, Tennis films
Actors Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Scarlett Johansson, Emily Mortimer, Matthew Goode, Brian Cox, Penelope Wilton

Chris Wilton, a recently retired tennis professional, is taken on as an instructor at an upmarket club in London. He strikes up a friendship with a wealthy pupil, Tom Hewett, after discovering their common affinity for opera. Tom's older sister, Chloe, is smitten with Chris and the two begin dating. During a family gathering, Chris meets Tom's American fiancée, Nola Rice, and they are instantly attracted to each other. Tom's mother, Eleanor, does not approve of her son's relationship with Nola, a struggling actress, which is a source of tension in the family. Chloe encourages her father, Alec, to give Chris a job as an executive in one of his companies; he begins to be accepted into the family and marriage is discussed.
Wimbledon
Wimbledon (2004)
, 1h38
Directed by Richard Loncraine
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Sports films, Tennis films
Actors Paul Bettany, Kirsten Dunst, Sam Neill, Jon Favreau, Austin Nichols, Bernard Hill

Peter Colt (Paul Bettany), a British professional tennis player in his thirties whose ranking has slipped from 11th to 119th in the world, considers that he never really had to fight for anything as his wealthy, but not close, family easily put him through studies and allowed him to pursue his tennis ambitions. He bravely exchanges jokes with his German sparring partner Dieter Prohl (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), who is in a similar position. Though he earns a wildcard spot to the Wimbledon tournament, he internally feels that it's time to admit he's getting too old to compete with fitter up and coming men (or boys) and intends, after this last Wimbledon, to take a job with the prestigious tennis club instead.
Advantage Hart
Advantage Hart (2003)
, 34minutes
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Sports films, Tennis films
Actors Kate Bosworth, Sam Jaeger, Matt Czuchry, Sam Lloyd, Michael Hobert

When tennis player Shad Hart goes to enter the Mayflower tournament to face his nemesis Colt Skyler, he learns that Skyler's father raised the entry fee to $500. With the help of friend Blaze and sister Chrystal he raises the money, but the money is stolen.