Dean Paul Martin (son of Dean Martin) only agreed to do the film if the schedule didn't interrupt his playing at major tennis tournaments.
The movie featured several cameo appearances by real-life professional tennis players.
Real-life tennis star Pancho González had a major role in this film playing the tennis coach. González also choreographed the tennis match sequences.
Ali MacGraw's four previous films had grossed nearly $300 million dollars collectively.
John McEnroe: The tennis pro as himself. This was McEnroe's first film and television credit outside of sports broadcasts.