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Gods of Tennis

Saturday, August 30 at 9pm on MPT 

Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe - Saturday, August 30 at 9pm
In 1975, Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe are fighting to become Wimbledon champions, and in their own ways, they are also battling social change for equality on a global level.

Gods of Tennis
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Revisit how the tennis golden age changed the game forever in this three-part fascinating series.


Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe - Saturday, August 30 at 10pm
Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe's showdowns in the Wimbledon finals in 1980 and 1981 are among the most memorable matches in the sport. They bring glamour and celebrity to what many consider the fiercest rivalry in men's tennis history.

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Gods of Tennis: Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe

Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert - Saturday, August 30 at 11pm
In 1990, Martina Navratilova dominates Wimbledon, yet struggles to be as adored as her rival, Chris Evert. Explore their rivalry and Navratilova's search for acceptance as she aspires to be the greatest player to ever grace Centre Court.

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Gods of Tennis: Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert

In 1990, Martina Navratilova dominated Wimbledon, yet struggled to be as adored as her rival, Chris Evert. Explore their rivalry and Navratilova's search for acceptance as she aspires to be the greatest player to ever grace Centre Court.

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Framed through the world-famous Wimbledon tournament, revisit the golden age of tennis in this three-part fascinating series. Meet the heroes who changed the sport forever and drove significant change away from the tennis courts.