appeared on the Indian Wells courts, where she had the opportunity to exchange a few words with Iga Świątek, this year’s winner of the California tournament. The actress’s latest film – “Challengers” – will be released in April, and Zendaya plays the role of a tennis champion and coach.
Iga Świątek and Zendaya together at Indian Wells
Zendaya took Tom Holland to the tournament and watched Iga Świątek’s final match with him. Our tennis player defeated Maria Sakkari in the last attempt (6:4, 6:0), and after the match she had the opportunity to exchange a few words with the Hollywood star. There were also souvenir photos and exchange of pleasantries on social media. It was undoubtedly a unique experience for Zendaya – the actress plays the role of a tennis player in the latest film and during her work she was undoubtedly modeled on Iga Świątek’s subsequent performances.
Meeting Zendaya was crazy, but on the other hand, she’s a human like all of us. So I was just happy that he liked tennis, that there was a tennis movie coming out
– Świątek said later at a press conference after the victory.
Iga Świątek and Zendaya in a photo together Photo Iga Świątek / Zendaya / Instagram
It turns out that she made Zendaya an offer that many would find irresistible – training together:
He can practice with me whenever he wants! But it was definitely fun and she’s a really great person. I feel honored to be in this place where I can meet such people
– our star enthused. The meeting of both of them has become endless fodder for subsequent memes in the Polish media – and it is difficult to say which side admires which one more:
Zendaya in “Challengers” in cinemas in April
The actress prepared for “Challengers” technically and physically for three months. Her coach was Brad Gilbert, coach of the American tennis player Coco Gauff. At her side we will see Josh O’Connor (young Prince Charles in “The Crown”) and Mike Faist (“West Side Story”), competing for the attention of a successful athlete. Her career was interrupted by a sudden and very painful knee injury. Zendaya is no longer able to perform as Tashi, but her talent comes in handy in the coaching world. It is used by her husband Art (Faist), whom she prepares for the Challengers tournament. The opponent is supposed to be Patrick (O’Connor) – Tashi’s former partner. It is easy to guess that the competition is quickly moving away from the sports level to the personal level. “Challengers” will hit theaters on April 26.
Source: Gazeta
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