Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Major champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a "Challenger" event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.
The final rally had me actually standing up in my own living room. I have never done that at a film before.
Why this scoreUnprecedented involuntary reaction at a named moment; strong.
Ines Moretti
12 July 2026
The score is doing about sixty percent of the work and I did not mind at all. I was tapping the arm rest throughout.
Why this scoreCritical observation plus a described physical involvement; upper band.
Craig Dunmore
16 June 2026
The tennis is great and the people are exhausting. I was rooting for the ball by the end of it.
Why this scoreEnjoyment of one element, active dislike of another; mixed-upper band.
