Tenniscore has been the name of the game since the release of Challengers, a romantic drama directed by Luca Guadagnino that features the highest and lowest rungs of professional tennis as a backdrop. Zendaya, one of the buzziest actors in Hollywood, plays a retired player-turned-coach with a killer game and personal style.
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“I’ve had a couple tennis players say, ‘Thanks for making tennis sexy,’ or ‘making tennis cool,'” Zendaya told Entertainment Weekly. “And I was like, I feel like tennis has always been cool and sexy, but I’ll take it.”
The film received overall positive reviews from moviegoers, as well as a tip of the hat from tennis fans for its meticulous attention to detail. Off the screen, Zendaya’s wardrobe was making waves too as she leaned into tenniscore, a fashion aesthetic that blends classic sporty style into everyday outfits.
