From the team behind Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Break Point is gearing up to be Netflix's latest sporting smash-hit.

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Launching with the first five episodes on Friday 13th January 2023, the docuseries will follow a select group of top tennis players on and off the court as they compete in gruelling Grand Slams and tournaments all over the world.

Nick Kyrgios, Iga Swiatek and Stefanos Tsitsipas are among the hottest names in tennis set to feature in the docuseries, with Netflix hoping to garner similar success to that of F1:DTS.

Ahead of the launch, the streaming site released the official trailer, showing some of the finest tennis players from the ATP and WTA Tour rosters in action.

Read on for everything you need to know about Break Point, including the release date, cast and more.

Break Point season 1 release date

Break Point will be released on Friday 13th January 2023.

The official release time has not been confirmed, but UK fans could be expected to wait until the afternoon if episodes are released in the morning in US time.

What is Break Point about?

Matteo Berrettini in Break Point
Matteo Berrettini in Break Point. Netflix

Tennis comes under the microscope in Break Point with some of the best tennis players to be followed throughout the 2022 season.

The official synopsis states: "As some of tennis’ legends reach the twilight of their careers, this is the chance for a new generation to claim the spotlight. Break Point gets up close and personal with these players over a year competing across the globe in the ATP and WTA tours. From career-threatening injuries and emotional heartbreak, to triumphant victories and personal moments off the court, viewers will get a behind the scenes look at the pressure-tested lives of some of the best tennis players in the world."

The docuseries follows some of Netflix's popular sporting series, including F1:DTS and Last Dance.

How many episodes in Break Point season 1?

Break Point season 1 consists of 10 episodes, broken down into two halves of five episodes.

Five episodes will be released in January 2023 with five more to come in June 2023, though an exact date is yet to be confirmed for Part 2.

Check out our full Break Point episode guide for details on who will feature in each instalment.

Break Point season 1 trailer

Netflix previously released a teaser trailer for season 1.

You can watch the clip below.

On Thursday 5th January, the full-length trailer was shared by the streaming site.

Who will feature in Break Point season 1?

Check out the full list of tennis players in Break Point season 1 ahead of launch with a host of current ATP and WTA players joined by former stars and tennis personalities.

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