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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Game, Set, Matchmaker': US Open presents tennis-themed reality dating show, ex-skating champ to be matched with 7 men
Last week saw the United States Tennis Association make an unusual announcement! It was revealed that the US Open would be entering the world of reality show dating. The announcement caught everyone's attention and also went viral on social media. The US Open has launched a new dating reality show. In an official statement, Jonathan Zipper, senior director of social media at the USTA, said, 'We're excited to break new ground with 'Game, Set, Matchmaker,' at the US Open and across our channels this year. 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.' What is 'Game, Set, Matchmaker' about? The reality series will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and will follow a bachelorette tennis player on her quest to find love. The player at the center of the series is Ilana Sedaka, a 24-year-old former skating champion, tennis fan and pilates teacher, who was born and raised in Long Island and now lives in Miami. Sedaka will be matched with seven men and will go on dates. The dates will also include her playing games and exploring the tennis center. Meanwhile, a contestant will be sent home at the end of each episode. In the official press release, Sedaka said, 'The US Open has always been one of the most iconic sporting events in the country, and growing up just 30 minutes from Arthur Ashe Stadium, it was something I looked forward to every summer.' 'To now be stepping into this experience at such a legendary venue feels surreal and incredibly special. 'I'm coming in open to connection, ready to compete, and excited to be part of something bigger. My hope is to bring a little joy, a little chaos, and a whole lot of realness to the court,' she further added. The contestants will consist of influencers, social personalities, and tennis superfans.
News.com.au
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Game, set, match: Bizarre new dating show to take place at US Open
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. '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. 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.'
