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A New Reality Dating Series Will Take Place Entirely at the US Open
There's no shortage of love at the US Open tennis tournament (or love-15, or love-40), but the USTA and Fresh Tape Media think that there is more love to be found. The Tennis association and production company are planning to shoot an entire reality dating series on the grounds of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, during this year's US Open tournament. The series, Game, Set, Matchmaker, will follow a woman (Ilana Sedaka, aka 'The Champion') and a cast of potential partners that include influencers, tennis superfans, and social personalities, as she seeks an, ahem, match amid the milieu of one of the biggest events in tennis. More from The Hollywood Reporter Fox Buys Major Stake in Penske Entertainment, Extending Indycar Rights Deal TNT Sports Quadruples Down on Savannah Bananas, Will Televise Banana Ball Championship 'Building the Band' Producers Talk Season 2 Hopes and Liam Payne Legacy: "He Saw His Own Experience Up There on Stage" I've been going to the US Open since I was little, and it's honestly one of the best sporting events in the world—so to be stepping into something this fun, flirty, and personal right in the middle of it is kind of surreal,' Sedaka says. 'I've actually gone on a few dates at the Open before, but this time, I get to explore real connection with seven amazing guys and actually choose what feels right for me. I'm in a place where I know what I want, and I'm not afraid to take my time and see who's really showing up.' The series will run on the official US Open YouTube channel, with the first episode posting on the first official day of the Open, Aug. 24, and the finale times to the women's final. US Open sponsors Dobel Tequila and Moët & Chandon will be integrated into the show, ensuring that the champagne and Ace Paloma's flow freely. 'We're excited to break new ground with Game, Set, Matchmaker, at the US Open and across our channels this year,' says Jonathan Zipper, senior director of social media for the USTA, in a statement. 'It's the perfect time for us to launch a fun, social-forward concept that meets the moment, engaging fans at the intersection of tennis, pop culture and entertainment.' 'The US Open is more than a tournament; it's a cultural stage,' adds Alana Glenn Moritz, creative director for Fresh Tape Media. 'We built this series to capture that energy in its purest form. It's unexpected, it's current, and it taps into the drama and connection that makes this event unlike anything else.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise Solve the daily Crossword
Courier-Mail
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Game, set, match: Bizarre new dating show to take place at US Open
Don't miss out on the headlines from Tennis. Followed categories will be added to My News. Watch out, 'Love Island,' there might be a new reality dating show sweeping the nation in a few weeks. The U.S. Open announced Thursday that it would be filming, producing and releasing its own YouTube series called 'Game, Set, Matchmaker,' which 'fuses the emotional rollercoaster of a dating show with the electric energy of one of the world's biggest sporting events,' according to the announcement. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. The eight-episode show will be filmed during the U.S. Open Fan Week at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, following one single — dubbed 'The Champion' — as she attempts to find love with one of her seven matches, the New York Post reports. Long Island native Ilana Sedaka, a 24-year-old former figure skater turned pilates instructor who lives in Miami, will be the show's bachelorette, with the eligible bachelors consisting of influencers, tennis superfans and social personalities. No specific men were named. The US Open announced it would be filming, producing and releasing its own reality dating show following 24-year-old Illana Sedaka (right). Image: Getty/Instagram 'We're excited to break new ground with 'Game, Set, Matchmaker,' at the US Open and across our channels this year,' Jonathan Zipper, senior director of social media at the USTA, said in a statement. 'It's the perfect time for us to launch a fun, social-forward concept that meets the moment, engaging fans at the intersection of tennis, pop culture and entertainment.' The first episode will be posted on the first official day of the U.S. Open — Aug. 24. The finale will be available on the same day as the women's final. X Learn More SUBSCRIBER ONLY The project is a collaboration between the USTA and Fresh Tape Media, and is attempting to capitalise on the tournament's cultural impact beyond the play on the court. 'The US Open is more than a tournament; it's a cultural stage,' said Alana Glenn Moritz, creative director for Fresh Tape Media, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 'We built this series to capture that energy in its purest form. It's unexpected, it's current, and it taps into the drama and connection that makes this event unlike anything else.' This article originally appeared on the NY Post and was reproduced with permission. Originally published as Game, set, match: Bizarre new dating show to take place at US Open
New York Post
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
US Open launching dating show during grand slam tournament
Watch out, 'Love Island,' there might be a new reality dating show sweeping the nation in a few weeks. The U.S. Open announced Thursday that it would be filming, producing and releasing its own YouTube series called 'Game, Set, Matchmaker,' which 'fuses the emotional rollercoaster of a dating show with the electric energy of one of the world's biggest sporting events,' according to the announcement. The eight-episode show will be filmed during the U.S. Open Fan Week at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, following one single — dubbed 'The Champion' — as she attempts to find love with one of her seven matches. Advertisement Long Island native Ilana Sedaka, a 24-year-old former figure skater turned pilates instructor who lives in Miami, will be the show's bachelorette, with the eligible bachelors consisting of influencers, tennis superfans and social personalities. No specific men were named. Advertisement 'We're excited to break new ground with 'Game, Set, Matchmaker,' at the US Open and across our channels this year,' Jonathan Zipper, senior director of social media at the USTA, said in a statement. 'It's the perfect time for us to launch a fun, social-forward concept that meets the moment, engaging fans at the intersection of tennis, pop culture and entertainment.' 4 Ilana Sedaka will take part in the game show. Instagram / Ilana Rae Sedaka 4 Ilana Sedaka Instagram / Ilana Rae Sedaka The first episode will be posted on the first official day of the U.S. Open — Aug. 24. The finale will be available on the same day as the women's final. Advertisement 4 Ilana Sedaka Instagram / Ilana Rae Sedaka 4 The U.S. Open is set to begin at the end of August. vacant – The project is a collaboration between the USTA and Fresh Tape Media, and is attempting to capitalize on the tournament's cultural impact beyond the play on the court. 'The US Open is more than a tournament; it's a cultural stage,' said Alana Glenn Moritz, creative director for Fresh Tape Media, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Advertisement 'We built this series to capture that energy in its purest form. It's unexpected, it's current, and it taps into the drama and connection that makes this event unlike anything else.'
