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Gods of Tennis

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.

Schedule

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    Gods of Tennis: Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe: TVSS: Iconic

    Gods of Tennis

    Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe

    Thursday
    Jun 25

    1 Hour

    Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe aim to win Wimbledon titles in 1975; off the court, they are both leaders of global social change.
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    Gods of Tennis: Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe: TVSS: Iconic

    Gods of Tennis

    Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe

    Thursday
    Jun 25

    1 Hour

    Björn Borg and John McEnroe bring glamour and celebrity to the court as they face off against each other at the 1980 and 1981 Wimbledon men's finals.
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    Gods of Tennis: Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert: TVSS: Iconic

    Gods of Tennis

    Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert

    Thursday
    Jun 25

    1 Hour

    Cold War suspicions surround Martina Navratilova as she dominates Wimbledon but struggles to be as adored as her rival Chris Evert.
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    Gods of Tennis: Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe: TVSS: Iconic

    Gods of Tennis

    Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe

    Friday
    Jun 26

    1 Hour

    Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe aim to win Wimbledon titles in 1975; off the court, they are both leaders of global social change.
  • Image
    Gods of Tennis: Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe: TVSS: Iconic

    Gods of Tennis

    Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe

    Friday
    Jun 26

    1 Hour

    Björn Borg and John McEnroe bring glamour and celebrity to the court as they face off against each other at the 1980 and 1981 Wimbledon men's finals.
  • Image
    Gods of Tennis: Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert: TVSS: Iconic

    Gods of Tennis

    Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert

    Friday
    Jun 26

    1 Hour

    Cold War suspicions surround Martina Navratilova as she dominates Wimbledon but struggles to be as adored as her rival Chris Evert.
  • Image
    Gods of Tennis: Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe: TVSS: Iconic

    Gods of Tennis

    Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe

    Friday
    Jun 26

    1 Hour

    Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe aim to win Wimbledon titles in 1975; off the court, they are both leaders of global social change.
  • Image
    Gods of Tennis: Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe: TVSS: Iconic

    Gods of Tennis

    Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe

    Friday
    Jun 26

    1 Hour

    Björn Borg and John McEnroe bring glamour and celebrity to the court as they face off against each other at the 1980 and 1981 Wimbledon men's finals.

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