With the world of sports taking the entertainment route over the years, ‘sportainment’ has become a widely used term. Take the example of the success of Formula 1 on Netflix. Formula 1: Drive to Survive, a docudrama based on one of the world’s greatest racing competitions, took viewers by storm with gripping scenes. Additionally, its effect was such that many people worldwide got attracted to the sport, garnering it a massive fanbase.

Tennis was not far as it soon followed suit with its own series on Netflix, Break Point. It showcased behind-the-scenes events taking place in the lives of the players as they battle it out for top honors. Recently, massive news on Zendaya’s latest project is all set to excite tennis fans even further.

Venice film festival to open with Zendaya’s movie

The widely popular American actress’ latest film, Challengers will grace the Venice film festival. It will open the massive event as scheduled to take place from 30th August to 9th September this year.

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The movie is based on a player-turned-coach, whose husband has to match up against her ex-boyfriend in a crucial encounter. Zendaya plays the role of the player-turned-coach named Tashi in this film.

Challengers is directed by Italian director, Luca Guadagnino. The legendary filmmaker has been a regular attendee at the Venice film festival. With the festival often believed to set a big impact on international success, examples being La La Land and Parallel Mothers, Zendaya’s latest film will hope that the tradition continues.

Coco Gauff’s surreal moment involving Zendaya

Before the start of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships, American tennis sensation Coco Gauff revealed getting special attention from Zendaya. Talking about the actress following her, she said, “I mean, you know, Zendaya is doing a tennis movie, and she follows me and I was like freaking out.”

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However, Gauff’s Wimbledon campaign ended in disappointment as she lost her opening-round match in women’s singles. The young tennis star went down fighting against her compatriot, Sofia Kenin. Nonetheless, Gauff is still in contention in women’s doubles with her partner, Jessica Pegula.