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Reality TV is stepping onto center court, quite literally, with a bold new dating series set against the high-stakes backdrop of the US Open. Reality TV dating shows have captivated audiences for decades, from classics like The Bachelor to global hits like Love Island. These popular dating series blend romance, drama, and competition, making them top-rated content and driving major engagement across TV and streaming platforms.

Sports and dating TV rarely mix, but a few shows have served both. Age of Lovestarred tennis pro Mark Philippoussis, while Sox Appeal brought romance to baseball. Now, the U.S. Open is entering the reality TV arena, proving that sometimes “love” really does belong on the tennis court, both in score and story.

"The story unfolds during one of the biggest and most exciting events in the professional tennis world."

According to THR, the tennis association, the Usta, and Fresh Tape Media are...

Federer: Twelve Final Days offers an emotional look at Roger Federer's retirement, focusing on his iconic career and inner circle. The documentary highlights Federer's 20 Grand Slam titles and record-breaking Wimbledon wins, including his last match at the Laver Cup. Federer's retirement was due to a knee injury that required surgery, ending his hopes of returning for the 2022 Wimbledon championship.

Amazon Prime Video's new sports documentary, Federer: Twelve Final Days, delves into the Wimbledon champions final days before he officially retired. The documentary uses behind-the-scenes footage to portray how one of the greatest tennis players and his inner circle and fans handled his retirement news. According to some reviews of Federer: Twelve Final Days, the Asif Kapadia-directed documentary is more of a sentimental tribute to the legendary tennis player than it is about answering hard-hitting questions, yet it does undeniably explore some of the most impressive aspects of his career.

Oh, for the love of Ray J. When will people learn that little good follows you (and those you encounter) around once you've appeared on any form of reality dating show?

Hewlett Packard CEO Mark Hurd was forced to resign Friday following sexual harassment allegations from Age of Love contestant Jodie Fisher, 50, who competed on the 2007 show for the love of Australian tennis player Mark Philippoussis against a bevy of "kittens" (gals under 30) and "cougars" (women over 40).

Pop Eater writes that Jennifer Esposito plans to tie the knot with Mark Philippoussis, the Australian tennis star who made the finals of Wimbledon and the Us Open during his career.

An interesting choice, considering Philippoussis appeared on NBC's reality show The Age of Love two summers ago, where he selected the "right woman" (Amanda Salinas) from a baker's dozen of contestants. Also, Esposito, at 36, is four years older than Philippoussis and was previously married to Bradley Cooper. A representative told People that the two are "happily engaged and enjoying their time together."

Esposito is arguably most famous for her role in the Oscar-winning drama Crash, and she has also starred in the TV shows Samantha Who? and Rescue Me.

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Jennifer Esposito is ready to walk down the aisle once again as People reports the actress has got engaged to Australian tennis player Mark Philippoussis. "They are happily engaged and enjoying their time together," his representative confirms, revealing further that the twosome was engaged this summer.

No word has been shared though on whether or not Jennifer and Mark have had wedding plan in the work. Neither of them also has addressed the engagement report.

Jennifer Esposito, 36, is recognized for her starring roles in TV series "Samantha Who?" and "Rescue Me" as well as in big screen flick "Crash". She was previously married to film hunk Bradley Cooper from December 2006 to November 2007.

Mark Philippoussis, 32, meanwhile also had a minor career in modeling and was featured in the American reality television dating show "Age of Love". He was previously romantically linked to singer Delta Goodrem and celebrity socialite Paris Hilton. Besides,...

"Rescue Me's" resident siren female firefighter Nona, played by Jennifer Esposito, tortured and teased Tommy (Denis Leary) on the Peter Tolan and Leary scripted FX drama in the fourth season. Esposito is now engaged to tennis player Mark Philippoussis. People reports that the couple are "happily engaged" and "enjoying their time together." Esposito, age 36, is a Staten Island-born and raised Italian-American who had a very short marriage to actor Bradley Cooper, their union lasting around four months until she filed for divorce. Australian professional tennis star, Philippoussis, 32, once starred on the NBC reality dating show The Age of Love in which he was forced to choose between women in the 20s (kittens) or 40s, (Cougars). Esposito recently appeared...

Actress Jennifer Esposito has found a love match with Australian tennis ace Mark Philippoussis - the pair is engaged.

The sports star's publicist has confirmed the happy news, stating the former model proposed this summer.

Philippoussis, who starred in U.S. dating show The Age of Love, previously dated singer Delta Goodrem and was romantically linked to Paris Hilton. He was once engaged to actress and model Alexis Barbara.

Crash star Esposito was briefly married to actor Bradley Cooper.

Tennis player Mark Philippoussis has scored love with actress Jennifer Esposito: The couple are engaged, People has learned. "They are happily engaged and enjoying their time together," his rep says. The New York native, 36, and Australian professional tennis star, 32, were engaged this summer. Philippoussis once starred on the NBC reality dating show The Age of Love in which he was forced to choose between women in the 20s or 40s, who became known as the "kittens" and the "cougars." He ended up picking "kitten" Amanda Salinas. At the time, he described himself as " a simple guy who wants a simple girl.